The APICS Southwest District recently hosted 23 teams in San Diego from the Western United States, Hong Kong and Mexico in a student case competition to solve computer-simulated supply chain problems, provide analysis and present their recommendations.
I run into countless obstacles. Whether I'm successful or not has little to do with whether I run into an obstacle; instead, it has to do with how I address the obstacle.
Leadership is always a priority as results follow effective leaders and project managers. In today's marketplace, service expectations have radically increased due to the effect of customers like Amazon. Customers are demanding more for less on a quicker turnaround than ever before.
Manufacturers are investing in technology and systems that help their efficiency or improve profitability.
Do not give up! If you are the leader with access to excellent project managers, you will have a leg up on the competition and deliver exceptional bottom line results.
Since the project leader role is essential to any project’s success, it is in your best interest to invest the time and resources to select the right candidate. Which of these strategies do you employ when selecting a project leader?
Focusing on data integrity will translate into improved business performance over the long term.
Instead of getting bogged down in complexity, continually follow these three key steps, and you'll leave your competition in the dust.
Since virtual meetings will be a mainstay in the professional world and especially with project teams, it is incumbent upon us to find a way to succeed in this environment.
