Since economics can have a dramatic impact on our business, it is worthwhile to pay attention - at a minimum. Attend sessions on economics trends, read economic updates, and dig into the key factors that are most likely to impact your business.
There is much we can do to learn continually and increase the breadth of our skills.
Collaborating can be one of the simplest of goals and one of the hardest at the same time. Somehow, collaboration seems quite simple yet is rarely achieved to a significant degree.
Teamwork, communications and shared objectives are essential for cross-functional collaboration and project success.
To take a profitable path forward engage a team to spot hidden opportunities and reward the whole team for its collaborative efforts.
Your supply chain is only as strong as your weakest link so you must develop your employees and find ways for them to work together more effectively.
Cross-functional coordination is vital to business success. Agreement on simple coordination techniques starts with clear and frequent communication
Supply chains continue to increase in complexity. I've observed this firsthand from managing hundreds of projects in manufacturing organizations over the last 25 years, including navigating end-to-end supply chain. Being able to effectively manage this complexity is essential to achieve important business objectives–growth and profitability.
Are you creative and cooperative? It might come in quite handy when trying to solve a "work problem" you've had for quite a while (or even think of an innovative new approach) if you emptied your mind to see what new ideas came to you.
Avoiding complacency can be as easy as stepping out of your comfort zone.
