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Trump’s Transportation Nominee Kicks Up Infrastructure
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Trump’s Transportation Nominee Kicks Up Infrastructure

Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics, Transportation & Goods Movement

Trump’s Transportation Nominee Kicks Up Infrastructure

As one who drives the Los Angeles freeway system on a daily basis, it is obvious we need improvements; however, we also do not have time to deal with anything but a quick delivery of these improvements.

admin2024-05-19T22:22:09-07:00January 16, 2017|Categories: Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics, Transportation & Goods Movement|Tags: logistics, manufacturing, transportation|

Thinking Long Term
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Thinking Long Term

Business & the Economy

Thinking Long Term

We all know we should think long term. And we talk about thinking long term. But, do we actually think long term - and live with our decisions even when it's hard? Not nearly as often as we should!

admin2024-05-19T22:38:09-07:00January 16, 2017|Categories: Business & the Economy|Tags: business strategy, eagle eye, forward-thinking, manufacturing, strategy, supply chain|

Risk in Global Supply Chains is on the Rise
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Risk in Global Supply Chains is on the Rise

Global Trade, Geopolitics, & Import/ Export, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics

Risk in Global Supply Chains is on the Rise

According to the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) risk index, risk is the highest since 2013. It is easy to become complacent. Are you adding risk into your supply chain conversations and plans?

admin2024-05-20T18:29:25-07:00December 9, 2016|Categories: Global Trade, Geopolitics, & Import/ Export, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics|Tags: global supply chain, logistics, manufacturing, supply chain, supply chain risk|

Outsourcing, Insourcing or Near-Sourcing?
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Outsourcing, Insourcing or Near-Sourcing?

Manufacturing, Reshoring/ Nearshoring

Outsourcing, Insourcing or Near-Sourcing?

Whether outsourcing, insourcing or near-sourcing or a combination of all three, manufacturers need to reassess their strategies to measure risk and ROI.

admin2024-05-20T18:56:28-07:00November 22, 2016|Categories: Manufacturing, Reshoring/ Nearshoring|Tags: Amazon effect, lead time improvement, manufacturing, nearshoring, regional supply chains, reshoring, supply chain, supply chain risk|

Will Your Supply Chain Risk Surprise You?
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Will Your Supply Chain Risk Surprise You?

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

Will Your Supply Chain Risk Surprise You?

What happens when you have a break in your supply chain? Do you have contingency plans in place to mitigate business interruption?

admin2024-06-09T22:17:35-07:00November 15, 2016|Categories: Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Optimization & Collaboration|Tags: manufacturing, supply chain, supply chain risk|

US Roadmap 2025
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US Roadmap 2025

E-Commerce & Logistics, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics

US Roadmap 2025

It is wise to stay on the leading edge of what is of such critical importance to manufacturers, distributors, logistics providers and the economy.

admin2024-05-31T14:37:58-07:00October 17, 2016|Categories: E-Commerce & Logistics, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics|Tags: APICS, disruptors, logistics, manufacturing, supply chain, technology|

Why Financial Acumen is Relevant to Operations
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Why Financial Acumen is Relevant to Operations

Cost reduction / Margin improvement, Manufacturing

Why Financial Acumen is Relevant to Operations

Have you put your organization under review to look for ideas and solutions that may be right in front of you? Take a step back and look for those strategic weapons with an eagle eye at improving performance and your bottom line.

admin2024-06-14T17:02:23-07:00September 26, 2016|Categories: Cost reduction / Margin improvement, Manufacturing|Tags: cost reduction, eagle eye, manufacturing, operational performance, operations, profitability, supply chain|

Congratulations to Kash Gokli
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Congratulations to Kash Gokli

Business & the Economy, I've Been Thinking

Congratulations to Kash Gokli

Kash Gokli Receives 2016 LMA Advocate Award

admin2024-06-14T17:57:07-07:00August 18, 2016|Categories: Business & the Economy, I've Been Thinking|Tags: Harvey Mudd, LMA Advocate Award, manufacturing|

The Largest Newspaper Operations in the U.S. – the L.A. Times
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The Largest Newspaper Operations in the U.S. – the L.A. Times

I've Been Thinking, Manufacturing, Robotics & Automation

The Largest Newspaper Operations in the U.S. – the L.A. Times

Last week, I went on a fascinating tour of the L.A. Times operations. It was quite impressive - and massive. Did you know the L.A. Times has has the largest operation in the U.S.? They print for the Wall Street Journal, USA Today and others in addition to the L.A. Times.

admin2024-06-14T18:15:32-07:00August 17, 2016|Categories: I've Been Thinking, Manufacturing, Robotics & Automation|Tags: automation, manufacturing, operations|

Successful CEOs/ Presidents & Leadership
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Successful CEOs/ Presidents & Leadership

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

Successful CEOs/ Presidents & Leadership

I cannot tell you how people I've seen who have had a profound impact - with followers throughout the company - who were not in a direct leadership role.

admin2024-06-14T18:23:55-07:00August 5, 2016|Categories: I've Been Thinking, Leadership & Skills Development, Talent & Leadership|Tags: celebrate failure, leadership, manufacturing|