APICS-IE Symposium & Key Take-Aways on GROWTH
Keep innovation and future disruptors top of mind.
3D Printed Houses – Fast, Inexpensive and Fights Homelessness
Although we should consider potential impacts of 3D printing in our industry, the more important consideration is to let our minds think about the future. What technological innovations are likely to impact your industry?
Amazon Prime Members Hit 100 Million
Have you put thought into what has become commonplace - subscription services like Prime?
The Highest Number of Factory Jobs Since 2008!
Are your suppliers ready to grow with you? Will they run into quality issues? Cash issues? Supply issues? Or will they enable you to be ahead of the curve?
Transportation Capacity Tight & Rates on the Rise
Do you have backup transportation built into your model? Are you considering additional transportation partners such as third-party logistics providers (3PL) and brokers? Perhaps they shouldn't be considered a last resort.
Amazon Fears Driving Supplier Price Concessions at Costco
Amazon continues to wreak havoc on supply chains worldwide. No matter your industry, are you considering innovations, automation and technology to reduce costs to remain competitive?
Manufacturing Expands at the Fastest Rate in 14 Years
According to ISM (Institute of Supply Management), manufacturing expanded more than it has in 14 years in February - it is on fire!
Additive Manufacturing & GE’s 3D-Printed Aircraft Engine
GE's 3D-printed aircraft engine showcases cutting-edge manufacturing technology and efficiency.
The Amazon Effect is Driving Dramatic Disruption
In looking at the Amazon Effect as a metaphor, manufacturers and distributors must respond to elevated customer expectations, rapid delivery requests, 24/7 service, and much more.
Manufacturing is HOT
In the last week, not only have there been several articles about the positive strides manufacturing is making but it also has come up in several presentations we've attended such as the economic forecast. Here is a compilation of just a few of the HOT topics and trends.