What You Don’t See
Part of having an eagle eye is knowing what you don't see. I've found that being observant while walking around a manufacturing or distribution facility can yield many hidden gems.
UPS Notes E-Commerce Boom
According to today's Wall Street Journal, UPS had robust growth in the third quarter, which was strongly influenced by the e-commerce boom. E-commerce now accounts for about 45% of U.S. packages. Is e-commerce on your radar? I'm on the flight back from Phoenix as I went to meet with [...]
The Amazon Effect: Which Came First? Service or Product Offering?
Since Amazon impacts are prevalent in manufacturing and distribution businesses, my firm conducted a research study on these impacts and dug deeper into which we should pay attention to.
Watching Metrics Trends
Collecting lots of data isn’t enough to improve service levels. A successful manager tracks relevant metric trends and puts the information into action.
Warehousing Thoughts
Warehousing is often overlooked for its simplicity, but it’s one of the strongest links in your supply chain.
What are the Benefits of SIOP?
Companies that conduct effective Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning (SIOP) are able to balance supply with demand and exceed customer expectations.
7 Hot ERP Systems Trends
Stay on top of hot ERP system trends to stay ahead of the competition.
E-Commerce is No Longer an Option
Customers deserve flexibility in how they receive products and services, e-commerce is a requirement for business success.
Lessons Learned: ERP Failure
How effective is your ERP selection and implementation process?