May 25, 2016 I just had a brainstorming session with one of my key clients about the integrated planning process - in essence, how demand and supply match up to ensure customer service (which is #1 for every client in today's environment), growth, and improved margins and cash flow. [...]
May 18, 2016 Last week, Kash Gokli, the head of Harvey Mudd's manufacturing program and I facilitated an executive roundtable discussion with CEO's and senior leaders from around Southern California on the topic of IP. We had an IP guru at the roundtable to talk about IP and answer [...]
May 12, 2016 I presented on "Inventory Accuracy Remains Core to Success" at ASQ (American Society of Quality) Palomar tonight, and we had great questions and discussions on why inventory is important for success. In essence, it boils down to 3 C's - cost, cash and customer service. What [...]
I attended a conference for ProVisors (premier organization of senior-level trusted advisers) group leaders earlier today. It was energizing to spend the day with top notch trusted advisers and leaders. One of the speakers was talking about the power of collaboration vs. competition. I've found this to be true [...]
April 27, 2016 I was the Chair of the Manufacturers Council of the Inland Empire (MCIE)'s Innovation awards committee for this year's Manufacturers' Summit. It was inspiring to hear the stories of manufacturing innovation at today's awards ceremony! These companies innovated in many different ways ranging from workforce [...]
April 20, 2016 If you want to be successful, a LOT! I saw Elton John at the Colosseum in Las Vegas last weekend, and he puts on an incredible show. He mentioned that he has been writing with the same lyricist for 40 years - quite impressive. How hard [...]
I have been interviewing some VERY impressive candidates for internship positions from Pomona college (which was ranked #1 by Forbes for America's top colleges in 2015). I enjoyed the interviews and learned a lot from them. This is one of the advantages of my profession - continuous learning is [...]
April 6, 2016 I am certainly a believer that much can be accomplished remotely. Actually I am doing more and more to help my clients remotely, and we are achieving substantial results - and significant returns on investment. However, that doesn't replace in-person communication 100%. There is a time [...]
March 29, 2016 Last week, I toured LACI, L.A.'s cleantech incubator. It was quite impressive and looks like it has been set up for success. It was launched by the city of Los Angeles and has become a vast partnership of government and private resources. It is uniquely positioned [...]
March 23, 2016 I frequently speak to groups about how we must celebrate mistakes. No one will innovate if they are afraid of being hit over the head if they make a mistake. Unfortunately, it occurs more frequently than imaginable! Yet only those leaders who encourage innovation will thrive [...]
