While my nephew was in town for an internship, we went to Bass Lake and Yosemite. It was strange to be 'back to normal' in terms of going on a tour of the park, eating in a restaurant overlooking Bass Lake and more. It was beautiful as you'll see below, and it was great to spend time with family [...]
Changes in supply chain are happening faster than imaginable! Are you keeping up with these changes? In addition to keeping up with what's noteworthy in supply chain, the most successful executives are taking a step back to make sure their employees have a solid foundation in supply chain [...]
Can people and robots work side-by-side? It seems to be the hot topic lately. Fender Guitar’s Senior VP of Operations, Ed Magee and I talked about talent, technology and transition after the Manufacturing Summit. At Fender, skilled craftsmen and craftswomen are critically important. Yet, Fender also automates where it [...]
Are you investing in your employees? If you have employees who want to do a good job but who don't have the tools and skills to accomplish this goal, you'll end up with frustrated employees who are not engaged. What percentage of your employees do you think are in this position?
You might want to consider the unpleasant idea of gaining input even when you don’t want to hear it. The proof is in the pudding.
October is manufacturing month, and so we'd be remiss if we didn't highlight the power of manufacturing on our jobs, economy and quality of life. Manufacturing is powerful in its influence although it is often overlooked.
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According to all the surveys, engagement is at horrific levels in the vast majority of organizations yet engagement is key to driving performance. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out investing in your people is not only common sense but it can do more good for your bottom line than almost anything else.
Beyond talent, you had better protect your company from cyber security threats. It is as simple as "get an expert immediately if you aren't already working with one", no matter your organization's size. Small organizations are more likely to be attacked!
In today's Amazonian environment, customers expect rapid delivery, 24/7 accessibility, easy returns, innovative collaborations and much more. Add disruptors and it is quite clear we are in a new ballgame.
