Why Planning is at the Crux of Success Gallery Why Planning is at the Crux of Success I've Been Thinking, Manufacturing, Production & Inventory Management, Production & Materials Planning, Supply Chain Planning Why Planning is at the Crux of Success There is a LOT you can do this week to improve your integrated planning process. admin2024-06-17T22:06:47-07:00May 25, 2016|Categories: I've Been Thinking, Manufacturing, Production & Inventory Management, Production & Materials Planning, Supply Chain Planning|Tags: cash flow, customer service, engagement, I've been thinking, inventory levels, production planning, Production scheduling| Read More
The Power of IP (Intellectual Property) Gallery The Power of IP (Intellectual Property) Business & the Economy, I've Been Thinking The Power of IP (Intellectual Property) If you are not an executive, ask about your company's IP. Learn about what makes your company different. admin2024-06-20T20:31:38-07:00May 18, 2016|Categories: Business & the Economy, I've Been Thinking|Tags: business process| Read More
Why We Should Pay Attention to Inventory Gallery Why We Should Pay Attention to Inventory I've Been Thinking, Inventory Management & Control, Manufacturing, Production & Inventory Management, Supply Chain Planning Why We Should Pay Attention to Inventory Inventory can often be overlooked in its importance because it is such a bedrock topic admin2024-06-20T20:35:05-07:00May 12, 2016|Categories: I've Been Thinking, Inventory Management & Control, Manufacturing, Production & Inventory Management, Supply Chain Planning|Tags: inventory, inventory accuracy, inventory management| Read More
Our Competition is Complacency Gallery Our Competition is Complacency Business & the Economy, I've Been Thinking Our Competition is Complacency Avoiding complacency can be as easy as stepping out of your comfort zone. admin2024-06-20T20:42:00-07:00May 5, 2016|Categories: Business & the Economy, I've Been Thinking|Tags: collaboration, observation| Read More
The Importance of Innovation Gallery The Importance of Innovation I've Been Thinking, Innovation, Manufacturing The Importance of Innovation The key to innovation is to support experimentation. If you are a leader, give your people time this week to try new ideas. admin2024-06-29T19:09:13-07:00April 27, 2016|Categories: I've Been Thinking, Innovation, Manufacturing|Tags: celebrate failure, innovation, manufacturing, MCIE| Read More
What Elton John and Presenting Ideas Have in Common… Gallery What Elton John and Presenting Ideas Have in Common… Business & the Economy, I've Been Thinking What Elton John and Presenting Ideas Have in Common… Start with understanding what your audience wants. Who will be listening? What will appeal to them? Put it in their best interest. admin2024-06-29T19:15:38-07:00April 20, 2016|Categories: Business & the Economy, I've Been Thinking| Read More
What Supply Chains and Liberal Arts Have in Common… Gallery What Supply Chains and Liberal Arts Have in Common… I've Been Thinking, Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Optimization & Collaboration What Supply Chains and Liberal Arts Have in Common… Since supply chain has broad appeal, we should be touting the critical importance of the supply chain in our daily conversations. admin2024-06-29T19:19:26-07:00April 13, 2016|Categories: I've Been Thinking, Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Optimization & Collaboration|Tags: business consulting, communications, supply chain, supply chain trends| Read More
The Power of In-Person Communication Gallery The Power of In-Person Communication Communication & Collaboration, I've Been Thinking, Talent & Leadership The Power of In-Person Communication I am certainly a believer that much can be accomplished remotely. Actually I am doing more and more to help my clients remotely, and we are achieving substantial results - and significant returns on investment. admin2024-06-29T19:22:57-07:00April 6, 2016|Categories: Communication & Collaboration, I've Been Thinking, Talent & Leadership|Tags: business relationships, communications, I've been thinking| Read More
LACI and the Power of Partnerships Gallery LACI and the Power of Partnerships Business & the Economy, I've Been Thinking LACI and the Power of Partnerships Strategic partnerships require risk; however, if you are careful in selecting your partners, you can certainly WIN long-term. admin2024-07-15T23:07:21-07:00March 29, 2016|Categories: Business & the Economy, I've Been Thinking|Tags: business relationships, supply chain partners| Read More
Turning Mistakes into “Good” Gallery Turning Mistakes into “Good” I've Been Thinking, Innovation, Manufacturing Turning Mistakes into “Good” No one will innovate if they are afraid of being hit over the head if they make a mistake. admin2024-07-15T23:10:54-07:00March 23, 2016|Categories: I've Been Thinking, Innovation, Manufacturing|Tags: celebrate failure, I've been thinking, innovation, manufacturing, supply chain| Read More