The Future of Manufacturing Panel
I was on a panel of a webinar, The Future of Manufacturing with Andrew Zanelli, president of VCC, Michael Knight, president TTI Semiconductor Group, and Seth Denson, co-founder of GDP Advisors. It was a lot of fun, and we talked about the coronavirus, reshoring, cost leadership, innovation, and other topics. Are you interested in what the future might look like and how you can position your company and career successfully?
A Non-Siloed Approach to Business Process Management
As companies move to “blended” BPR, which seeks both long- and short-term benefits, they realize the need to involve different people and think differently about these projects than before. “People are always saying that IT needs to get closer to the business,” says Jerry Luftman, executive director and distinguished [...]
Washington Manufacturing Alert: Manufacturing Experts Assess What Will Be Different After COVID-19
At the moment, Covid-19 is the dominant factor of influence of virtually every aspect of business. But what happens when that moment has passed? Will the changes for manufacturing be permanent and if so what will they be? We asked some manufacturing experts, and here are their thoughts: Manufacturing [...]
Press Release – Manufacturing Expert, Lisa Anderson, Releases eBook Future-Proofing Manufacturing and the Supply Chain Post COVID-19
The importance of the supply chain came into focus as shelter-in-place orders and the COVID-19 epidemic shifted the demand and supply for newly deemed essential items. "Manufacturers have long understood the intricacies of the supply chain. What has recently emerged is the key role that the supply chain [...]
The Future of Manufacturing in the United States
Companies across the nation are predicting a significant shift from offshoring to near-shoring following the COVID-19 pandemic. Will companies shift their strategies toward Mexico? How will others adapt? Specifically, what does this mean for the electronics industry going forward? Join some of the forward thinkers in the electronics [...]
The Digital Transformation
I’ll be talking more and more about the digital transformation as it will impact every client in a substantial way. Recently I met with a significant, regional CPA firm’s manufacturing and technology experts.
Think Twice About Your Manufacturing Supply Chain
My recent episode from my new video series related to “What’s Happening?” in manufacturing and supply chain addresses reevaluating production outside of the U.S. There has been a lot of activity lately impacting sourcing decisions. Just consider the new phase 1 trade deal with China, offset by a very [...]
Should We Prioritize or Deprioritize Innovation & Technology During the Coronavirus
What is the first thing that happens when a client is shutdown due to the coronavirus? Cut all unnecessary spending. Certainly, I agree with this approach in most situations. If you cannot pay for your employees, you shouldn't pay for unnecessary expenses! However, if the situation isn't dire, it [...]