Top Technologies
Not only are my most successful and progressive clients thinking about these technologies but they are investing to leapfrog the competition.
Your Supply Chain Shortlist
As we head into a New Year, it makes sense to take stock and think about your supply chain shortlist. To get you started, we've developed a list of SIOP (Sales Inventory Operations Planning) related questions to ponder: Do you consider your supply chain from the holistic point-of-view? From [...]
The Holidays & the Value of Getting to Know Each Other
There is no need to wait a year to get to know each other. Why not take a few minutes this week to find out one fact about someone you work with that you didn't already know?
Manufacturing is at a Peak!
Manufacturing isn't showing signs of slowing down.
Kaizens & the Importance of Metrics
My colleague and I led a Kaizen workshop on metrics last week with a process manufacturing client. It is always interesting to brainstorm which metrics are the most relevant in tracking a company's success. They are NOT always the same.
Is Apple Moving Design In-House?
Apple has developed its own processors for years but has recently increased its focus on the in-house design of components.
Finalist for ERP Focus Writers’ Awards Best Independent Blog Shortlist
Lisa Anderson, President of LMA Consulting Group specializes in supply chain, ERP and S&OP was included as one of the finalists for the ERP Writer's Awards 2017.
Holiday Parties and Diversity
Have you thought about the diversity of your employees, work groups, trade associations and more? There are many ways to think about diversity.
What Should Manufacturers Be Thinking with Potential Tax Changes?
There has certainly been a lot of conversation about the potential tax law changes! Michael Kouyoumdjian, managing shareholder of RP&B CPAs did a great job of going through the potential changes and impacts in a discussion with trusted advisers to manufacturers and distributors.
Who Should You Follow? Choose Wisely.
In today's Amazon-impacted marketplace, customers appreciate suppliers and advisers who will go the extra mile to provide that above and beyond service. Just put yourself in their shoes.