Data Driven Leader
Actionable data drives the most successful businesses. To cut through today’s information overload a data driven leader has to be incisive, creative, and decisive.
Collaboration Platform
Collaboration along the supply chain injects a steady flow of new ideas and solutions — key drivers in the quest for bottom line results.
Navigating the Widening Skills Gap
According to a survey performed by the LMA Consulting Group (lmaconsultinggroup.com) in conjunction with the APICS Inland Empire Chapter (apics-ie.org), 87% of manufacturers and distributors are experiencing a skills gap—that is, they have lost qualified people to retirement, job transfers, etc. The study also reveals that communication skills are [...]
Are You Prepared for Success?
Are you prepared for success? We worry so much about failure that I find most clients are not prepared for success.
Do Not Ignore Your Stars
One key component to succeeding while others continue to struggle with the skills gap is to retain top talent.
How Empowered and Engaged Employees Can Fill the Skills Gap
Not a day goes by when an employee, volunteer, Board member or colleague doesn’t retire, get promoted, move companies, change roles within the company or at least think about any one of these.
The Skills Gap is Alive and Well in California
Job openings are still on the rise in California but for supply chain so is the skills gap, which is a hiring headache that then shifts the attention on employee retention.
Manufacturing Connector(SM) Lisa Anderson to Speak on Cultivating & Empowering Employees at APICS 2014
Lisa Anderson, president of LMA Consulting GroupSM and a supply chain management expert, will share with APICS 2014 attendees how to profit through people
Amazon & US Postal Service Collaborate for Success
According to today's Wall Street Journal, Amazon and the US Postal Service are testing a new delivery service for groceries including meat, produce etc.
What Sort of People Culture Do You Need for Lean?
Team attitude, knowledge, skills, and resources will make or break the successful implementation of lean. The best managers prepare the company culture for a bumpy but rewarding ride.