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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.

Why Care About Rail?

Rail innovation is shaping logistics, driving efficiency, and reducing emissions for a sustainable future. This article covers how.

2026-07-06T00:28:07-07:00May 8, 2017|Categories: Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Innovation & Digital Enablement|Tags: , , |
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New York Times Bestseller “Contagious” & Relationships

Apply lessons from 'Contagious' to foster meaningful relationships and drive business growth. Key strategies for impactful connections.

2026-07-05T22:57:04-07:00May 1, 2017|Categories: Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent|Tags: |
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APICS Inland Empire Spring Symposium Panel to Discuss Disruptive Innovations in Logistics

The Inland Empire Chapter of APICS,  the leading association for supply chain and operations professionals, will be hosting a meeting on global supply chain trends and strategies at its Disruptive Innovations in Logistics Spring Executive Panel & Networking Symposium on May 6 in Corona, Calif. Expert panelists including Dr. [...]

2026-06-10T20:17:47-07:00April 25, 2017|Categories: Press Releases, Innovation & Digital Enablement|Tags: , |
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The L.A. Times & Automation

I toured the Los Angeles Times last week and was impressed with the automation.  Although newspapers seems like an old business, it was impressive in pure size and volume with minimal people.

2026-06-16T18:26:59-07:00April 24, 2017|Categories: Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Innovation & Digital Enablement|Tags: , , |
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Are Robots Good or Bad?

According to the Material Handling & Logistics, robots are slashing U.S. wages and worsening pay inequality.  That is certainly a provocative statement!  According to new research by MIT's Daron Acemoglu and Boston University's Pascual Restrepo, one additional robot per thousand workers reduces the employment to population ratio from .18 percentage points to .34 percentage points and slashes wages from .25% to .5%.  

2026-06-16T18:13:12-07:00April 19, 2017|Categories: Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Innovation & Digital Enablement|Tags: , , |
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Gain a Strategic Focus on Quality IF Customers are Important

People and companies have more choices than ever before. If you wish to remain in the race, quality must be more than an assumption; it must become a strategic focus.

2026-07-06T15:08:27-07:00April 17, 2017|Categories: Process Improvement, Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance|Tags: , , , , |
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3 Takeaways from the Drucker Supply Chain Forum

The Drucker Supply Chain Forum engages a diverse group of supply chain experts to not only discuss trends and potential global disruptions, but also core values, employee engagement and careers in supply chain, logistics and distribution.

2026-07-05T23:26:31-07:00April 5, 2017|Categories: Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent|Tags: , |
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Why Does Employee Engagement Matter?

A disengaged workforce can cost you in productivity, profitability and lost customers. Engaging employees can be as simple as listening, giving feedback and removing obstacles to success.

2026-07-05T23:37:44-07:00April 3, 2017|Categories: Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent|Tags: , |
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What are Executives Looking for in Supply Chain Professionals?

What are executives looking for in supply chain professionals?  That was the topic of the panel I participated on at the Drucker Supply Chain Forum with executives from the Walt Disney Company, Source Intelligence, Intelligent Audit and CSCMP.   So, what is the consensus?

2026-06-29T20:02:31-07:00April 3, 2017|Categories: Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent|Tags: , , , |
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The Drucker Supply Chain Forum

There is much we can do to learn continually and increase the breadth of our skills.

2026-07-05T23:03:03-07:00April 3, 2017|Categories: Supply Chain Transformation & Operational Performance, Leadership, Change & Talent|Tags: , , , |
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