Avoiding Top Project Pitfalls
Project results drive business performance! Project roadblocks will happen. Chart a course that allocates your attention and resources on the most critical projects.
Navigating the Widening Skills Gap
According to a survey performed by the LMA Consulting Group (lmaconsultinggroup.com) in conjunction with the APICS Inland Empire Chapter (apics-ie.org), 87% of manufacturers and distributors are experiencing a skills gap—that is, they have lost qualified people to retirement, job transfers, etc. The study also reveals that communication skills are [...]
Uncommon Common Sense Project Management
Increasingly, project management is a matter of getting more accomplished in less time. The simplest way to succeed is by using smart and simple approaches.
Is Customer Service Pivotal for Project Success?
In today’s new normal business environment, project results are of the utmost importance as growth and profitability is cornerstone to success.
Are Check Points Required to Deliver Project Results?
Implementing check points in project management helps track critical milestones and ensures projects stay on course for successful outcomes.
LMA Consulting Group’s Lisa Anderson Inducted into the Million Dollar Consultant’s Hall of Fame
Lisa Anderson is inducted into the Million Dollar Consultant Hall of Fame, recognized for her contributions to supply chain consulting.
Harvey Mudd College Wins APICS West Coast Student Case Competition
The APICS Southwest District recently hosted 23 teams in San Diego from the Western United States, Hong Kong and Mexico in a student case competition to solve computer-simulated supply chain problems, provide analysis and present their recommendations.
Overcoming Project Bottlenecks
I run into countless obstacles. Whether I'm successful or not has little to do with whether I run into an obstacle; instead, it has to do with how I address the obstacle.
The 3 C’s to Leadership Success
Leadership is always a priority as results follow effective leaders and project managers. In today's marketplace, service expectations have radically increased due to the effect of customers like Amazon. Customers are demanding more for less on a quicker turnaround than ever before.
How to Get a Job in Manufacturing IT
Manufacturers are investing in technology and systems that help their efficiency or improve profitability.