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UAW Strike & Impacts on the Supply Chain
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UAW Strike & Impacts on the Supply Chain

Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Optimization & Collaboration

UAW Strike & Impacts on the Supply Chain

There has been a run of strikes or threats of strikes lately with the latest UAW strike impacting the Big 3 automobile manufacturers. If it lasts longer than a few days, there will undoubtedly be a huge impact on the end-to-end supply chain as well as the economy.

admin2024-06-08T15:53:30-07:00September 20, 2023|Categories: Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Optimization & Collaboration|Tags: backup sources of supply, empowerment, engagement, labor shortages, manufacturing, S&OP, SIOP, strikes, supply chain partners, supply chain risk|

The Critical Importance of Leadership
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The Critical Importance of Leadership

I've Been Thinking, Leadership & Skills Development, Talent & Leadership

The Critical Importance of Leadership

Are you paying attention to your leaders? You better! There is vast disruption. People are getting frustrated and tired of the coronavirus. Employees are anxious about the election and unrest. There are issues around the globe. Our best clients are on top of what's going on with their people [...]

admin2024-02-15T16:52:38-08:00November 3, 2020|Categories: I've Been Thinking, Leadership & Skills Development, Talent & Leadership|Tags: business relationships, empowerment, Flexibility, focus, leadership, manufacturing, performance management, supply chain|

The Resilient Supply Chain: Does Your Environment Support Fear?
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The Resilient Supply Chain: Does Your Environment Support Fear?

Leadership & Skills Development, Talent & Leadership

The Resilient Supply Chain: Does Your Environment Support Fear?

In today's Amazonian environment, customers expect rapid delivery, 24/7 accessibility, easy returns, innovative collaborations and much more. Add disruptors and it is quite clear we are in a new ballgame.

admin2024-06-09T18:20:36-07:00November 26, 2018|Categories: Leadership & Skills Development, Talent & Leadership|Tags: Amazon effect, celebrate failure, empowerment, engagement, mentoring, resilient supply chain, supply chain resiliency, training & development|

Hello Dolly and Turning the Mundane into Magnificent
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Hello Dolly and Turning the Mundane into Magnificent

Business & the Economy, I've Been Thinking

Hello Dolly and Turning the Mundane into Magnificent

Are you turning the mundane into the magnificent? Why lead a humdrum existence on a daily basis?

admin2024-01-31T16:32:04-08:00March 12, 2018|Categories: Business & the Economy, I've Been Thinking|Tags: empowerment, engagement|

Do You Have Empowered Teams?
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Do You Have Empowered Teams?

Leadership & Skills Development, Talent & Leadership

Do You Have Empowered Teams?

Empowering your teams can lead to improved customer service and business success. These strategies will help foster empowerment.

admin2024-03-15T17:46:11-07:00May 12, 2017|Categories: Leadership & Skills Development, Talent & Leadership|Tags: empowerment, leadership|

Keeping Your Project Team Motivated & Engaged
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Keeping Your Project Team Motivated & Engaged

In The News, Project Management

Keeping Your Project Team Motivated & Engaged

Motivating and engaging a project team is almost exactly the same as motivating and engaging employees. People want to be treated well, informed and appreciated

admin2024-04-16T23:20:29-07:00March 13, 2017|Categories: In The News, Project Management|Tags: empowerment, goals, leadership, Project management, Project Times, rewards & recognition, teamwork, Vision|

Do You Really Support Empowerment?
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Do You Really Support Empowerment?

Leadership & Skills Development, Talent & Leadership

Do You Really Support Empowerment?

To be an effective leader oftentimes means empowering employees to make changes and decisions to help customers even if those decisions don’t align with yours. The 80/20 of business success stems directly from leadership. The best leaders can make even the worst-performing teams excel and, unfortunately, the weakest leaders [...]

admin2024-04-26T13:50:22-07:00March 7, 2017|Categories: Leadership & Skills Development, Talent & Leadership|Tags: culture, empowerment|

Tour of Toyota and the Toyota Production System
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Tour of Toyota and the Toyota Production System

I've Been Thinking, Manufacturing, Process Improvement

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.

admin2024-04-26T14:10:07-07:00February 25, 2017|Categories: I've Been Thinking, Manufacturing, Process Improvement|Tags: culture, empowerment, engagement, innovation, lean, operational performance|

Inventory As a People Topic
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Inventory As a People Topic

Inventory Management & Control, Manufacturing, Production & Inventory Management, Supply Chain Planning

Inventory As a People Topic

Empowering people to make the right decisions in your organization can be the key to getting the right results in a variety of business cases including inventory management.