The Prominence of Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Technology
Although much is in doubt as we go into 2021, there is one area that is certain. Manufacturing, supply chain and technology will be prominent, essential and progressive. According to Bloomberg, an Institute for Supply Management gauge of factory activity unexpectedly increased to 60.7 from 57.5. To support vaccine [...]
Favorite Charities 2020
During these unprecedented times and especially as the holiday season is upon us, it is an important time to think about charities. We included a donation in our holiday cards for the Cancer Research Institute. 87 cents of every dollar spent goes to programs. Several relatives and friends have [...]
The Vaccine and the Supply Chain
I was recently interviewed in the media about the coronavirus vaccine and the supply chain. Thus, I took a deep dive into the process and, of course, I am also looking forward to getting back to seeing family, traveling and enjoying a lunch in a restaurant! What I found [...]
Representing the U.S. at The World Manufacturing Forum
The Critical Importance of Leadership
A Fractured Tooth & The Power of the Customer Experience
Well, no doubt about it, when it rains, it pours. I had a tooth ache that lasted about a week, and so I called my dentist. They took an X-ray, and it didn't really show anything; however, when looking with a microscope, they could see the fracture. We had [...]
Zoom Fatigue and How to Stay Engaged
Lots of people are complaining of Zoom fatigue. Do you have Zoom fatigue? It can be a challenge to be in front of a screen and camera for 8-10 hours a day. After all, there are some days I don't have time to eat, get a drink or use [...]
Inaugural LMA Futurist Award 2020: Corona Clipper
September 29, 2020 Since our 10 year anniversary in 2015, we have been recognizing people who have contributed to our success with our LMA Advocate award. In the last few years, we have been thinking about starting a corporate award of excellence. We wanted to make sure it was special [...]
LMA Advocate 2020: Shannon Reininger – Tips for Success
September 20, 2020 In 2015, we kicked off the LMA Advocate awards to recognize those people who have been instrumental to our growth and success. We started with 10 people to celebrate the 10 years since we started the business, and we now add one each year. Although I’ve learned [...]