In today's new normal business environment which is characterized by volatility, lackluster sales, customers wanting “more for less – and NOW” and a talent shortage amidst high unemployment levels, companies are turning to the supply chain to deliver RESULTS.
Here are five trends in the transportation industry.
A keen eye for details can uncover big savings.
Customers deserve flexibility in how they receive products and services, e-commerce is a requirement for business success.
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?
Culture can be a significant ingredient to delivering bottom line results and customer loyalty. Take the time to develop a winning culture, and you'll be surprised by how much your employees enjoy work and the results that follow.
How effective is your ERP selection and implementation process?
I run into countless obstacles. Whether I'm successful or not has little to do with whether I run into an obstacle; instead, it has to do with how I address the obstacle.
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.
I've seen many examples of companies and executives insisting on "negotiating" for a reduction in costs at the expense of all else.
