Leveraging Technology for Supply Chain Success
Lisa Anderson shares strategies for leveraging technology in the supply chain for heightened efficiency and success.
Logistics Innovation – Where is it Going?
The global logistics industry will grow from its current hefty size of $8 trillion to $23 trillion by 2023 - what a sharp contrast! Have you thought about how to be viable with these massive shifts going on?
Blockchain Anyone?
Blockchain provides a potential solution for complex, multi-party, high-friction processes.
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.
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.
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.
Even The Best System Will Fail Without Talent
As an ERP expert, it is quite clear to me that even the best systems will fail miserably if they don't possess talent. Don't even bother to select and implement an ERP system if you don't have the "right" people on the bus. Start with executive support and continue on down through every position – everything is a team effort.
IBM, MIT & Artificial Intelligence
AI is on the rise. How is it affecting industries, what are the potential benefits? What questions should you consider to prepare for the future?
Why Executives Should Care About ERP Strategy
Lately, we've been called into several clients with ERP challenges that directly impact business growth and success. Do you desire profitable growth? If so, add ERP into your strategic discussions. Would you delegate a decision that could literally "make or break" your customer service, profit margins (or lack thereof) and ability to grow? I think not!
Maybe Our Old System is Just Fine
We cannot tell you how many clients call thinking they need a new system to support their business when it isn't true! Certainly there is a time to upgrade to a new system - when you've outgrown your old one (often-times QuickBooks with add-on's like Fishbowl), your old system is highly customized and unsustainable or you are in the midst of a merger or acquisition.