Essential Skills of the Supply Chain Superhero
Surviving and flourishing in today’s business environment increasingly demands more of the supply chain professional, including excelling at soft and technical skills
Selecting the Right ERP System
I find that my ERP selection projects are far more focused on business processes than on technical specs.
Collaboration Platform
Collaboration along the supply chain injects a steady flow of new ideas and solutions — key drivers in the quest for bottom line results.
The Value of Simplification and Business Results
I find that the vast majority of my clients get hung up in finding the "perfect solution", in analyzing "one more" set of data and the like.
A Planning Mindset
Have you heard of the PDCA model (Plan, Do, Check, Act)?
Is Customer Service Pivotal for Project Success?
In today’s new normal business environment, project results are of the utmost importance as growth and profitability is cornerstone to success.
The Manufacturing Connector – Eagle Eye
Even after your top 3 priorities are clear, don't let your eagle eye rest.
The Manufacturing Connector – Systems Pragmatist
To achieve significant progress on new organizational processes or systems tackle the fundamental to do list first: understand your current processes to figure out where the opportunities for improvement and systems leverage lie.
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.
What Sort of People Culture Do You Need for Lean?
Team attitude, knowledge, skills, and resources will make or break the successful implementation of lean. The best managers prepare the company culture for a bumpy but rewarding ride.