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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.

Women in Manufacturing & the Showing Up

Last week, I attended the inaugural Inland Empire Women in Manufacturing event. It was fun seeing old colleagues from throughout the years as well as meeting new ones.

2026-06-27T10:10:56-07:00May 14, 2018|Categories: Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent|Tags: , , , , |
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Are You Achieving Scalable, Profitable Growth?

When we look back over the last 13 years of consulting with closely-held building products manufacturers to medium, private-equity backed food and beverage firms to large aerospace corporations, every single client has one goal in common – achieving scalable, profitable growth.  It sounds somewhat easy but is far from simple in reality.

2026-06-07T23:29:27-07:00May 9, 2018|Categories: Operational Performance, Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance|Tags: , , |
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What Harvey Mudd, 3D Printers, Rockets & Attorneys Have in Common

Last week, I attended a ProVisors event (top notch group of trusted advisors including attorneys, CPAs etc.) at Harvey Mudd.  We were focused on manufacturing and innovation, and we were lucky to tour the day after Harvey Mudd's clinic projects day where the students discuss the successes of working with companies like GKN, Bobcat, Amazon, Google and more.

2026-05-02T17:22:59-07:00May 7, 2018|Categories: Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent|Tags: , , |
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The Value of New Beginnings and the Old

Don't we tend to take our long-term, valuable relationships for granted?  Admit it!  Of course, it is easy to do so. 

2026-07-05T22:56:11-07:00April 29, 2018|Categories: Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent|Tags: |
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Boston & Expanding Your Thinking

Have you thought about how to expand your thinking?  A first good step would be to take a step back and think about ways to expand your thinking.  It is quite easy to get stuck inside your current reality. 

2026-07-06T15:22:30-07:00April 23, 2018|Categories: Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Innovation & Digital Enablement|Tags: , |
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Amazon Prime Members Hit 100 Million

Have you put thought into what has become commonplace - subscription services like Prime? 

2026-07-06T22:45:55-07:00April 19, 2018|Categories: Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Innovation & Digital Enablement|Tags: , , , , |
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Who Gets the Talent?

In assisting a client to find top notch technical talent through traditional on-line sources, we can definitely say it is an exercise in frustration. 

2026-07-05T23:26:14-07:00April 16, 2018|Categories: Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent|Tags: , |
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L.A. Metro & Innovative Transportation

Insight into L.A. Metro's transportation innovations enhancing urban travel and sustainability.

2026-07-06T00:27:41-07:00April 16, 2018|Categories: Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Innovation & Digital Enablement|Tags: , |
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Good Business Practices Best Way to Manage in a #MeToo Environment

CLAREMONT, Calif., April 2, 2018/ExpertClick/ -- Businesses should adapt good businesses practices that keep them focused on the right parameters, while adopting a zero tolerance for bad behavior, according to The Society for the Advancement of Consulting® (SAC). Remain Vigilant “Businesses should remain focused,” points out Lisa Anderson, known [...]

2026-07-06T15:22:40-07:00April 3, 2018|Categories: Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Press Releases, Leadership, Change & Talent|Tags: |
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Tours & the Value of Observation

One of the best ways to keep up with the latest trends in manufacturing, supply chain and business in general is to participate and observe. Are you observing?

2026-06-25T00:40:26-07:00March 26, 2018|Categories: Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Process Improvement|Tags: , |
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