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Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance

Explore practical insights and executive strategies to drive supply chain transformation and improve operational performance. Discover thought leadership on process improvement, operational excellence, leadership, project and program management, customer fulfillment, and execution to help manufacturers and distributors strengthen agility, improve business performance, and achieve scalable, profitable growth.

Strategies to Expand Thinking to Innovate & Advance Technology

It is not easy to expand your thinking, open yourself up to new ideas, and think creatively while completely focused on day-to-day execution. Yet it will be the most important ingredient to success in the next several years.

2026-07-05T20:53:38-07:00June 26, 2023|Categories: Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Innovation & Digital Enablement|Tags: , , , , , , , , |
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How Smart Manufacturers Are Navigating Interest Rate Hikes

Interest rates have increased by a historic amount within the last year. Increases of almost 5 points on such an aggressive timeline is already having a significant impact on manufacturers and distributor’s ability to fund and support their business growth.

2026-07-05T21:04:58-07:00June 8, 2023|Categories: In The News, Operational Performance, Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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Supply Chain: Innovate to Thrive in the Next Decade

Innovation allows companies to achieve higher levels of growth, profitability, employee engagement, and success. According to the Global Innovation Index (GII), Switzerland ranks first in the world with the US edging out Sweden for the second position. China continues to ascend and is in the eleventh position, and the [...]

2026-07-05T21:26:49-07:00June 6, 2023|Categories: Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Innovation & Digital Enablement|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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Strategies for Using Metaverse in the Supply Chain

In manufacturing and supply chain, AR (augmented reality), VR (virtual reality) and digital twins (digital representation of an intended or real-world physical product, system or process) are a few exciting opportunities with a multitude of uses.

2026-06-20T14:42:35-07:00May 22, 2023|Categories: Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Innovation & Digital Enablement|Tags: , , , , , , , |
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Interconnection of People, Technology & Businesses

On a recent trip to Europe, I was fortunate to combine work with pleasure. Finland is diverse from Helsinki to the arctic circle, and we were thrilled to gain picturesque views of the northern lights. I was surprised there are multiple cruise ships that go from Helsinki to Estonia each day because the people and countries are interconnected.

2026-07-05T22:05:48-07:00April 17, 2023|Categories: Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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Northern Lights, Husky Sleighs, & Stacking the Deck for Success

Success in today's volatile business environment isn't about predicting every disruption—it's about preparing for it. Learn practical strategies to strengthen resilience, optimize inventory, retain key talent, leverage technology, and use SIOP to position your organization for profitable growth.

2026-07-05T22:37:24-07:00March 26, 2023|Categories: Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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Hot Topics in 2023 – Sustainability, Skills, and Automation

In this episode of Interlinks, I'm joined again by my colleagues from the supply chain special interest group of the Society for the Advancement of Consulting (SAC) to discuss some of the big issues facing businesses in 2023, namely sustainability, talent, and automation.

2026-06-05T19:12:35-07:00March 3, 2023|Categories: In The News, Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Innovation & Digital Enablement|Tags: , , , , , , , , |
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Hiring Talent in Uncertain Times Requires Innovative Thinking

CLAREMONT, Calif., February 1, 2023/ExpertClick/—Uncertain times and tight labor markets pushing companies to use innovative hiring approaches, according to The Society for the Advancement of Consulting® (SAC). The standard ways of hiring talent are no longer viable, so winning companies are getting creative about how they find the talent [...]

2026-07-05T23:27:25-07:00February 2, 2023|Categories: Press Releases, Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |
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How Packaging Can Contribute to the Triple Bottom Line

With the increase in interest in the three P’s of the triple bottom line (people, planet, and profit), packaging rises to the forefront. It is controllable, and there are several options for how packaging can contribute to the triple bottom line.

2026-07-10T22:26:19-07:00December 22, 2022|Categories: In The News, Operational Performance, Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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Why People Matter

Most clients do not have as much talent as they need (at least in key roles or sites). Similar to inventory, many clients might have talent but do not have the type of talent in the right place (or available) at the right time. Classic challenges!

2026-07-10T22:35:02-07:00December 15, 2022|Categories: Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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