The Significant Value of Processes
Following business processes that are known to work is the cornerstone of a successful supply chain business.
Business Process ROI
The latest trends, programs and technology might be exciting; however, they are not typically what will drive results. Instead, the right combination of people focused on business systems process review will typically lead to increased margins, efficiencies, service levels and cash flow. Will you take the time to achieve business process ROI?
Pay it Forward: What’s Good for the Industry Is Good for Business
Our industry depends on the strongest links to continually make improvements and grow our expertise. By sharing our knowledge, we strengthen even the weakest links, to be more productive and thoughtful business partners.
Critical Mass Radio Show: Interview on Manufacturing & Supply Chain
In this radio talk show interview, Lisa Anderson talks about what is important to manufacturing and supply chain, how best practices can add value regardless of size and shares tips, ideas and strategies for manufacturing success.
5 Ways to Improve Processes
Stay focused on continual improvement of your processes to keep your business at the forefront of your industry.
What is an Eagle Eye Strategic Focus?
A keen eye for details can uncover big savings.
How to Thrive in 2010’s “New Normal” Business Operations Environment
In the Great Depression, more people became millionaires and more businesses prepared for success than in any other timeframe. The same type of opportunity will be available in the "new normal." Will your operation be the one to take advantage of this opportunity?
Lessons Learned: ERP Failure
How effective is your ERP selection and implementation process? Published in "The ACA Group" website, November, 2011 ERP system implementations fell off the grid during the recession; however, I've seen resurgence in the last year. Companies are thinking about investing again. However, although businesses are picking up, they are [...]
Succeed During These Turbulent Times – Manage for Cash Part 1: Manage Inventories
Businesses continue to cut back as the economy continues to worsen - seemingly every day. Cutting costs in a reasonable and smart manner is required; however, cost cutting alone rarely achieves success. As one of my mentors used to say, the best problem to have is a cost problem [...]
Lessons learned from my Procurement Mentor: Negotiations Success
My procurement mentor exemplifies "profit through people" and can achieve more on a golf course in 2 hours than an entire team of Harvard MBA's could achieve in a year. He took all the complex terminology, confusing pricing indicators, economic trends and world events and turned it into a [...]