Crowdsourcing is “In”
It is worth considering at least being aware of the power of crowdsourcing. Crowdsourcing can apply to all business and social interactions.
Technical Innovation & Japan’s Bullet Train
While in Japan last week, I had the opportunity to ride the bullet train three times - and, even waited to go back to Tokyo from Mt. Fuji to see it whiz past since you cannot see it in action in Tokyo as a terminal station - simply amazing [...]
Have Your Product Development Efforts Been Successful?
If you are already in a product development cycle, take a step back to think about whether you think achieving 30% of total sales within 3 years is feasible.
What MacGyver & the Fess Parker Have in Common
How can we be innovative and use what we have in new ways to create success?
Unique New Zealand Style Cooperation
Are you creative and cooperative? It might come in quite handy when trying to solve a "work problem" you've had for quite a while (or even think of an innovative new approach) if you emptied your mind to see what new ideas came to you.
The Importance of Innovation
The key to innovation is to support experimentation. If you are a leader, give your people time this week to try new ideas.
Turning Mistakes into “Good”
No one will innovate if they are afraid of being hit over the head if they make a mistake.
Priming Your Supply Chain for the Amazon Effect
Published on March 2, 2016 Preview Lisa Anderson, President of Claremont, CA-based LMA Consulting Group, Inc. presents a primer for her APICS 2015 speech on the Amazon Effect and provides a few tips for success.
Keeping an Eye Out for Opportunities
All supply chain events, trends, and issues – good or bad – can lead to new opportunities if you’re vigilant
Innovation Tips from the APICS-IE Executive Panel & Networking Symposium
A common problem with thinking about 10 tips (let alone the 100 tips we probably received at the symposium) is that it can be overwhelming. Instead, pick your favorite.