Leadership & Change Management Strategies

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.

Focusing on Your Best Employees is an ART worth Developing
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Focusing on Your Best Employees is an ART worth Developing

Press Releases, Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent

Focusing on Your Best Employees is an ART worth Developing

The best businesses are focusing on ART—Attaining, Retaining and Training—their highest performing employees.

Lisa Anderson2026-07-06T15:21:13-07:00December 3, 2019|Categories: Press Releases, Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent|Tags: Leadership, SAC, Talent development|

The Tranquility of Ha Long Bay
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The Tranquility of Ha Long Bay

Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent

The Tranquility of Ha Long Bay

Have you thought about how to insert a bit of tranquility into the chaos?

Lisa Anderson2026-07-05T23:42:08-07:00November 23, 2019|Categories: Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent|Tags: Talent development|

Priorities, Priorities, Priorities
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Priorities, Priorities, Priorities

Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent

Priorities, Priorities, Priorities

When teaching a CSCP class for a large Target distribution center recently, one of the managers asked me about what drives results across all clients. One of the great benefits of speaking and teaching is that attendees stimulate new ideas and/or insights.

Lisa Anderson2026-07-05T23:45:31-07:00November 21, 2019|Categories: Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent|Tags: Leadership|

The Power of the Recognition by Peers
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The Power of the Recognition by Peers

Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent

The Power of the Recognition by Peers

Peer recognition and appreciation in business is significant. Simple acknowledgments from colleagues can make a lasting impact.

Lisa Anderson2026-07-06T15:21:17-07:00November 7, 2019|Categories: Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent|Tags: Leadership|

The Future of Manufacturing Is Bright: Harvey Mudd Takes 1st Place in Global Student Case
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The Future of Manufacturing Is Bright: Harvey Mudd Takes 1st Place in Global Student Case

Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent

The Future of Manufacturing Is Bright: Harvey Mudd Takes 1st Place in Global Student Case

Mentorship and practical experience can shape the future leaders of the manufacturing industry

Lisa Anderson2026-06-16T18:06:55-07:00October 21, 2019|Categories: Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent|Tags: Harvey Mudd, Innovation, Leadership, Talent development|

Manufacturing Month & Interview with an Innovation Award Winner
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Manufacturing Month & Interview with an Innovation Award Winner

Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent

Manufacturing Month & Interview with an Innovation Award Winner

October is manufacturing month, and so we'd be remiss if we didn't highlight the power of manufacturing on our jobs, economy and quality of life. Manufacturing is powerful in its influence although it is often overlooked.

Lisa Anderson2026-07-04T15:35:03-07:00October 21, 2019|Categories: Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent|Tags: Innovation, Talent development|

Ethics Come from the Inside-Out in Exceptional Leaders
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Ethics Come from the Inside-Out in Exceptional Leaders

Press Releases, Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent

Ethics Come from the Inside-Out in Exceptional Leaders

CLAREMONT, CA—The tide of ethical scandals ebbs and flows into the public spotlight. But according to members of the Society for the Advancement of Consulting, exceptionally ethical leaders set their moral compass early on and continually prioritize high ethical standards. Ethics Are Integral To Business Success “Ethics are the [...]

Lisa Anderson2026-05-16T15:43:35-07:00October 3, 2019|Categories: Press Releases, Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent|Tags: Leadership, SAC|

Celebrating Manufacturing Day and Its Impact
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Celebrating Manufacturing Day and Its Impact

Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent

Celebrating Manufacturing Day and Its Impact

October 3, 2019 In our Manufacturing month Profit through People newsletter article, we discussed the relevance of manufacturing on the economy, jobs and quality of life. For example, for every $1 spent in manufacturing, $1.82 is added to the economy which is the HIGHEST multiplier effect of any economic [...]

Lisa Anderson2026-06-09T23:46:17-07:00October 3, 2019|Categories: Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent|Tags: Industry Week|

Students Win Global Case Competition
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Students Win Global Case Competition

In The News, Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent

Students Win Global Case Competition

For three years, Kash Gokli, professor of manufacturing practice and Engineering Clinic director, has advised a team of students competing in the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) student case competition.