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.
Leverage Systems for Growth
There are countless reasons to consider implementing a new system, upgrading your system or further leveraging your system to support growth.
Cycle Counting by ABC
Inventory accuracy is fundamental to manufacturing and distribution. A 3-tiered cycle counting system can simplify inventory management while improving accuracy.
The Manufacturing ConnectorSM Lisa Anderson Shares How to Exceed Customer Expectations at 2015 Inland Empire Manufacturing Summit
Lisa Anderson shares strategies to exceed customer expectations at the 2015 Inland Empire Manufacturing Summit.
Strategies to Reduce Operational Cost without Capital Investment
Focus on operational cost reduction strategies to continue growing efficiently while also giving yourself pricing wiggle room.
Often Overlooked Value of Production Planning
Developing and maintaining a working production plan is no easy feat, but the best planners make the job seem effortless.
Inventory Velocity
By implementing a SIOP process you’ll be in a better position to leverage your resources for a speedier inventory velocity. Inventory velocity not only accelerates cash flow but it also can contribute to margin improvement. How do we turn inventory faster and keep our money in motion vs. stagnating in the back of our warehouse?
Navigating the Widening Skills Gap
According to a survey performed by the LMA Consulting Group (lmaconsultinggroup.com) in conjunction with the APICS Inland Empire Chapter (apics-ie.org), 87% of manufacturers and distributors are experiencing a skills gap—that is, they have lost qualified people to retirement, job transfers, etc. The study also reveals that communication skills are [...]
SIOP Metrics: 5 Key Baseline Measurements
Of all the overlapping metrics available to executives the best ones enhance SIOP (Sales Inventory Operations Planning), also known as S&OP, and offer the most vital information for running a business.