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Leadership, Change & Talent

Leadership, change, and talent are the foundation of successful operational and supply chain transformation. Whether implementing SIOP, ERP, AI, process improvements, or other strategic initiatives, sustainable results depend on strong leadership, organizational alignment, effective change management, and the right talent. Explore practical strategies to build high-performing teams, develop future leaders, align cross-functional organizations, and create a culture that drives operational excellence, innovation, and profitable, scalable growth.

Leadership As We Emerge from the Pandemic

"Whatever You Are, Be a Good One." - Abraham Lincoln All bets are off. No matter what type of leader you were pre-pandemic, your opportunity is now. Relationships move faster during times of crisis than any other time. Simply become the leader you know you can be. Everyone has [...]

Does Technology Have a Seat at the Table?

Do you consider your technology leader an integral member of your executive team? If not, why not? Prior to the coronavirus pandemic, technology was starting to take over the world.

The Economy, Where It Is Headed & What to Do

Since I dressed up for my webinar with Eileen Angulo on "Navigating Coronavirus Impact with our Employees," it seemed a great time to do a quick video for I've Been Thinking on the economy and where we go from here.  One Tip to Implement This [...]

Impact on Freight Flows & Supply Chain Hiring – Dave Porter

Your People During the Coronavirus Pandemic

During the coronavirus pandemic, your people should be top priority. As we always start with safety, this situation should be no different. Figure out how to prepare your workplace. Revise policies, meetings, and critical work so that you can follow social distancing requirements and keep your employees as [...]

Going Live on a New ERP System and the Importance of People

A client is going live on a new ERP system shortly, and so it is top of mind. As is ALWAYS the case, as you get close to the finish line, issues pop up and it feels like one nightmare after another. With that said, the team is [...]

Aerospace Manufacturing & Design: 10,000 a Day

“Baby Boomers with a significant knowledge base are retiring at the rate of 10,000 a day.” No manufacturer can ignore the urgency of that figure. The quote comes from manufacturing and supply chain expert and president of LMA Consulting Group Inc. Lisa Anderson. She has Boomer retirements topping her list [...]

Collaboration is NO LONGER a Fluffy Topic

I facilitated an executive panel discussion on “Collaboration for Advanced Manufacturing & Supply Chain Success” with diverse viewpoints from transportation (Ontario airport), manufacturing (AMETEK Ameron), technology for manufacturing and logistics from the global leader in GIS (ESRI), and innovation, incubator and accelerator gurus.  It was a fascinating discussion on [...]

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