Project Priorities for the New Year
In the New Year, take a step back to re-evaluate your autopilot mode.
Retaining your Best & Brightest is Key to a Successful Succession Plan
According to a survey performed by the LMA Consulting Group (lma-consultinggroup.com) in conjunction with the APICS Inland Empire Chapter (apics-ie.org), executives said that succession planning is tied as a No. 1 priority in retaining top talent. This is especially noteworthy when considering that 87% of manufacturers and distributors are [...]
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.
Manufacturing Connector(SM) Lisa Anderson to Speak on Cultivating & Empowering Employees at APICS 2014
Lisa Anderson, president of LMA Consulting GroupSM and a supply chain management expert, will share with APICS 2014 attendees how to profit through people
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.
Delivery, Pricing and Sales Support Top List of Three Ways Customer Expectations Changed for Manufacturers and Distributors According to Research
Delivery speed, pricing, and sales support are key ways customer expectations have changed for manufacturers and distributors in today’s market.