Carmel and Strategic Thinking
Do you take time out of your busy schedule to think about the future? It helps to get away to empty your mind for strategic thinking. Have you been able to do that lately?
Tour of Toyota and the Toyota Production System
There is much that can be achieved rapidly in leveraging Toyota Production System techniques - no matter your industry or role.
The Right Combination of Technical & Communication Skills ROCKS!
February 18, 2017 I am the Chair of the APICS West Coast student case competition, and we just wrapped up our 2017 event. We had 104 students from around the world fly into San Diego to compete. It was a really impressive group of students! The [...]
Branding is Important to ALL of Us
It is well worth spending time on your personal brand as it is how people will see you. Your brand can get you "in the door" you'd like to get in - whether a job interview, on the most exciting project team or the promotion you desire.
Manufacturing is on the Rise
Just because many manufacturers are seeing a positive outlook to the future doesn't mean it will turn into a reality unless we back up the talk with action.
Manufacturing Innovation
Manufacturing innovation is the highlight at this summit, where creative solutions and industry trends will be the focus.
The Calm After the Storm
While in the midst of a storm this week, remember to keep focused on the goals.
Hidden Figures & Providing Value
I went to see the movie, "Hidden Figures" last weekend and really enjoyed it! It was an uplifting story about what perseverance can achieve. Three brilliant African American women were the brains behind the launch of astronaut John Glenn into orbit at a time when women, let alone [...]
Charleston & Open Door Policies
The great news about open door policies is that it is easy to implement in a week, let alone 2 minutes. Just open your door.
Logistics, Logistics and Logistics
I took the APICS CLTD (certified in logistics, transportation and distribution) exam yesterday (and passed!); therefore, I have been knee deep in logistics topics this week.