Tariff News & Impacts….Whirlpool Adds People; LG Raises Price
Have you checked in with your supply chain lately? Will they be geared up to support you or have you ignored them and don't know what might happen as production ramps up in the U.S.?
Blockchain, IoT, data and robots “game changers” for supply chain industry in 2018
Uncover how blockchain, IoT, data analytics, and robotics are transforming the supply chain industry in 2018, reshaping business strategies.
The Latest Trends
Once you have thought through the trends most likely to impact your business, it might make sense to think about how to transform these impacts into opportunities. Profitable and scalable growth is the common thread among every single one of my clients.
Big Grocery Chains Ramping Up Pressure on Food Suppliers
If you are not high performing in the food and beverage industry (and consumer products in general), you will not stay viable anymore.
Case in Point – The Customer Experience
Are you thinking beyond your customer requirements to the total experience?
Innovation & the Manufacturing Summit
Innovation can come in many shapes and sizes. Is innovation top of mind for you every day?
Satisfy Customers First, and Cost Cuts Will Follow
Think carefully about your real objective. Are you truly interested in cost cuts? For my part, I have yet to hear of a company vision, mission, or strategy that’s related to cutting costs.
Global Manufacturers Struggle to Keep Up with Demand – Are You?
Factories across the globe are showing signs of strain in keeping up with demand. China, Germany, France, Canada, the UK and the US all show that capacity might not be keeping up with supply.
Will Robots Pay Back?
Robots shouldn't be viewed as a hammer. Think about what you need to accomplish and evaluate robots as one tool / solution to a business issue.
Considerations to Evaluate Your Business Model
Most of us are so busy on a daily basis we don't have time to think about our business models. It is the rare client that questions their business model let alone continually modifies it for success. Do you question your business model on a yearly basis?