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Robots, IoT, AI, Autonomous Vehicles and More….
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Robots, IoT, AI, Autonomous Vehicles and More….

ERP & Technology, Manufacturing, Robotics & Automation, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Technologies

Robots, IoT, AI, Autonomous Vehicles and More….

Autonomous vehicles for all intensive purposes are "here". It will take some time with testing and regulations but there will be interesting impacts when considering some of the issues that plague transportation today.

admin2024-01-31T22:38:42-08:00October 17, 2017|Categories: ERP & Technology, Manufacturing, Robotics & Automation, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Technologies|Tags: APICS, artificial intelligence, autonomous vehicles, blockchain, business process, IoT, robots, supply chain, supply chain trends, technology|

What Do Sears and Amazon Have in Common?
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What Do Sears and Amazon Have in Common?

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

What Do Sears and Amazon Have in Common?

Sears was the former Amazon just about 100 years ago, growing 50-fold within a decade with its world-famous catalog and then transforming from a mailing company to a brick-and-mortar giant.

admin2024-06-09T21:32:12-07:00October 10, 2017|Categories: Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Optimization & Collaboration|Tags: Amazon effect, customer service, innovation, supply chain, supply chain trends|

Competition – Or Are They?
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Competition – Or Are They?

Business & the Economy, I've Been Thinking

Competition – Or Are They?

It might just pay to remember that your relationship network is one of your most valuable assets. Can you find ways to collaborate for win-win success?

admin2024-02-20T22:59:56-08:00October 6, 2017|Categories: Business & the Economy, I've Been Thinking|Tags: business consulting, business relationships, business results, collaboration, I've been thinking, manufacturing, supply chain, talent|

Which Business Best Practices Do Top Notch Trusted Advisors See?
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Which Business Best Practices Do Top Notch Trusted Advisors See?

Manufacturing, Process Improvement

Which Business Best Practices Do Top Notch Trusted Advisors See?

In my ProVisors ODAM (Ontario-hosted Distributors and Manufacturers group – don’t you love the play on words?) meeting this month, we discussed business best practices we’ve seen with our manufacturing and distribution clients.

admin2024-02-20T22:55:36-08:00October 5, 2017|Categories: Manufacturing, Process Improvement|Tags: best practices, business consulting, customer value, leadership, logistics, manufacturing, priorities, process improvement, scalability, supply chain, technology|

Are You Reshoring?
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Are You Reshoring?

Manufacturing, Reshoring/ Nearshoring, Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Optimization & Collaboration

Are You Reshoring?

Where are you sourcing from currently? Don't just jump on the new bandwagon of reshoring but you should give your total cost of ownership a second look as well as dig into your customers' expectations and sourcing impacts.

admin2024-02-20T22:59:31-08:00October 5, 2017|Categories: Manufacturing, Reshoring/ Nearshoring, Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Optimization & Collaboration|Tags: manufacturing, regional supply chains, reshoring, supply chain, supply chain trends, the case for US manufacturing, trade|

What is Walmart Doing?
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What is Walmart Doing?

E-Commerce & Logistics, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics, Transportation & Goods Movement

What is Walmart Doing?

It is always a good idea to stay up-to-speed with what the leaders are doing in the industry. Who do you follow?

admin2024-02-26T20:57:57-08:00October 5, 2017|Categories: E-Commerce & Logistics, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics, Transportation & Goods Movement|Tags: Amazon effect, customer service, e-commerce, OTIF, supply chain, supply chain partners|

Electric Cars Surge in Investment by BIG & Interesting Names
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Electric Cars Surge in Investment by BIG & Interesting Names

Business & the Economy, Manufacturing, Supply Chain Briefing

Electric Cars Surge in Investment by BIG & Interesting Names

Whether we have anything to do with electric cars, we should pay attention. Noticing where investments are flowing can be quite critical as it will impact your business in one way or another.

admin2024-02-26T21:22:17-08:00September 27, 2017|Categories: Business & the Economy, Manufacturing, Supply Chain Briefing|Tags: supply chain|

A Tour of Skechers & Jaw Dropping Savings
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A Tour of Skechers & Jaw Dropping Savings

Distribution & Warehousing, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics

A Tour of Skechers & Jaw Dropping Savings

A recent tour of the Skechers Distribution Center highlighted the environmental and economic benefits of the LEED Gold certified facility.

admin2024-02-27T21:46:14-08:00September 24, 2017|Categories: Distribution & Warehousing, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics|Tags: distribution, logistics, supply chain, sustainability|

Wisconsin Provides HUGE Incentives to Lure Apple Manufacturer
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Wisconsin Provides HUGE Incentives to Lure Apple Manufacturer

Business & the Economy, Manufacturing, Reshoring/ Nearshoring, Supply Chain Briefing

Wisconsin Provides HUGE Incentives to Lure Apple Manufacturer

What might seem impossible to us might not be! Do you tend to write off ideas before considering their full value? Perhaps we should take a page from Wisconsin's playbook and look at the big picture, think long-term and mix it up a bit.