How Creativity Matters
If you are a leader, encourage your employees to be creative and innovative.
The Pope & Visionary Leaders
There is no way to become a visionary in a week; however, you certainly can take steps to lead you towards this path. Start by not being afraid to stand out from the crowd.
Why The Little Things Matter
Think about what seemingly little things you are doing that could provide extra value - or be annoying - to your customers.
Innovation Tips from the APICS-IE Executive Panel & Networking Symposium
A common problem with thinking about 10 tips (let alone the 100 tips we probably received at the symposium) is that it can be overwhelming. Instead, pick your favorite.
Pioneer of Supply Chain Employment
Bold ideas in employment may be counterintuitive but you have to be willing to fail to win big.
Supply Chain Trends for Success
Keeping up with the latest supply chain trends can be invaluable for your career and your company success.
Leverage Supply Chain Trends for Success
The ability to see supply chain trends and capitalize on them can set you apart from competitors, no matter the size of your company. As the year winds down, it seems an opportune time to discuss supply chain management trends. I find that those clients that pay attention [...]
Innovation Does NOT Need to be the Next iPhone!
There are very few companies who will become wildly successful by inventing the new iPhone.
Innovation is a Must for Project Success
Instead of following this path to work hard yet leave many half-finished projects hanging around, we need to create and implement a culture of innovation.
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.