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Where Is Your Supply Chain Talent?
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Where Is Your Supply Chain Talent?

Supply Chain Briefing, Talent & Leadership, Talent / Skills Gap

Where Is Your Supply Chain Talent?

No client has enough high-skilled talent. In fact, it is the single largest issue facing executives. The skills gap is severe for high-skilled roles. Yet any company that wants to succeed is automating, digitizing, and utilizing advanced technologies such as robotics, additive manufacturing, and predictive analytics.

admin2024-03-29T23:18:45-07:00December 12, 2023|Categories: Supply Chain Briefing, Talent & Leadership, Talent / Skills Gap|Tags: business consulting, manufacturing, Skills Gap, supply chain consultant, talent, talent supply chain management, training & development|

Supply Chain Resilience Has Risen to the Top with the White House Council
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Supply Chain Resilience Has Risen to the Top with the White House Council

Manufacturing, Manufacturing Scalability & Resource Planning, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Optimization

Supply Chain Resilience Has Risen to the Top with the White House Council

The White House has launched a cabinet-level supply chain council as the criticality of the topic rises to the top.

admin2024-03-29T23:20:50-07:00November 28, 2023|Categories: Manufacturing, Manufacturing Scalability & Resource Planning, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Optimization|Tags: backup sources of supply, business consulting, ERP, manufacturing, nearshoring, reshoring, S&OP, SIOP, supplier management, supply chain, supply chain assessment, supply chain consultant, supply chain resiliency, supply chain risk, technology|

How Simple Metrics Will Drive Results
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How Simple Metrics Will Drive Results

Distribution & Warehousing, Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics

How Simple Metrics Will Drive Results

Simple metrics drive results. Whether a food and beverage manufacturer or an aerospace distributor, measuring the "right" metrics will focus attention on key issues and drive results.

admin2024-03-29T23:21:41-07:00November 13, 2023|Categories: Distribution & Warehousing, Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics|Tags: business consulting, business process, distribution, manufacturing, metrics, OTIF, supply chain, supply chain consultant|

Israel-Hamas War & Impacts on the Supply Chain
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Israel-Hamas War & Impacts on the Supply Chain

Global Trade, Geopolitics, & Import/ Export, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics

Israel-Hamas War & Impacts on the Supply Chain

Israel was attacked by Hamas, and the world has another war in another region of the world. Since the global supply chain is interconnected, in addition to the devastation in the region, supply chain impacts will emerge.

admin2024-03-29T23:28:21-07:00October 23, 2023|Categories: Global Trade, Geopolitics, & Import/ Export, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics|Tags: backup sources of supply, geopolitical risk, global supply chain, labor shortages, Middle East war, nearshoring, reshoring, S&OP, SIOP, supply chain, supply chain consultant, supply chain disruptions, supply chain risk|

A Manufacturing Resurgence Is On Its Way
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A Manufacturing Resurgence Is On Its Way

Manufacturing, Manufacturing Scalability & Resource Planning, Supply Chain Briefing

A Manufacturing Resurgence Is On Its Way

Manufacturing appears to be turning the corner. According to the ISM, the Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) recorded a contraction but at the slowest pace of the recent cycle. In fact, this is the third straight month of improvement.

admin2024-03-29T23:32:22-07:00October 4, 2023|Categories: Manufacturing, Manufacturing Scalability & Resource Planning, Supply Chain Briefing|Tags: digitized supply chain, manufacturing, manufacturing resurgence, nearshoring, reshoring, supply chain, supply chain optimization, technology|

Sustainability Gains but the Technology Isn’t Always Ready
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Sustainability Gains but the Technology Isn’t Always Ready

E-Commerce & Logistics, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics, Sustainability

Sustainability Gains but the Technology Isn’t Always Ready

Sustainability remains in the news; however, the technology doesn't always keep up. For example, Lego has abandoned its most high-profile effort to ditch oil-based plastics from its bricks after finding that its new material led to higher carbon emissions, according to the Financial Times.

admin2024-03-29T23:33:00-07:00September 28, 2023|Categories: E-Commerce & Logistics, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics, Sustainability|Tags: logistics, manufacturing, supply chain, sustainability|

UAW Strike & Impacts on the Supply Chain
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UAW Strike & Impacts on the Supply Chain

Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Management

UAW Strike & Impacts on the Supply Chain

There has been a run of strikes or threats of strikes lately with the latest UAW strike impacting the Big 3 automobile manufacturers. If it lasts longer than a few days, there will undoubtedly be a huge impact on the end-to-end supply chain as well as the economy.

admin2024-03-29T23:34:41-07:00September 20, 2023|Categories: Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Management|Tags: backup sources of supply, empowerment, engagement, S&OP, SIOP, strikes, supply chain partners, supply chain risk|

Panama Canal Drought Accelerating Supply Chain Optimization
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Panama Canal Drought Accelerating Supply Chain Optimization

Global Trade, Geopolitics, & Import/ Export, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Optimization, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics

Panama Canal Drought Accelerating Supply Chain Optimization

The Panama Canal has a 40% market share for containers moving goods from Northeast Asia to the U.S. East Coast, and drought conditions are creating a new round of supply chain disruptions. There have been between 130 - 160 ships waiting, leading to supply chain delays.

admin2024-03-29T23:35:54-07:00August 28, 2023|Categories: Global Trade, Geopolitics, & Import/ Export, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Optimization, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics|Tags: backup sources of supply, inventory levels, logistics, nearshoring, Panama Canal, reshoring, supply chain assessment, supply chain chokepoints, supply chain disruptions, supply chain optimization, supply chain risk|

Why Is Inventory Accuracy Foundational to Success?
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Why Is Inventory Accuracy Foundational to Success?

Inventory Management, Manufacturing, Production & Inventory Management, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Planning

Why Is Inventory Accuracy Foundational to Success?

Inventory accuracy is foundational to success. Most clients aren't concerned about inventory, and they shouldn't be if they can count on what their system says.

admin2024-03-29T23:36:13-07:00August 21, 2023|Categories: Inventory Management, Manufacturing, Production & Inventory Management, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Planning|Tags: business results, cycle counting, inventory accuracy, physical inventory, process disciplines, sarbanes oxley, supply chain consultant, VUCA|

Does Customer Service Matter: Uber vs Taxis?
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Does Customer Service Matter: Uber vs Taxis?

Customer Service, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Management

Does Customer Service Matter: Uber vs Taxis?

Prior to Uber, a medallion (a transferable permit that allows a taxi driver to operate) cost $1 million dollars in New York city. It was a powerful permit with substantial value. After Uber started up, the low point for a medallion was around $25,000. That is a 40-fold reduction [...]

admin2024-03-29T23:37:52-07:00August 3, 2023|Categories: Customer Service, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Management|Tags: Collaborative customer programs, customer experience, customer service, lead time improvement, OTIF, product development|