Survey says Automation Beats IoT
There is a lot of interest in IoT as it relates to connecting equipment, vehicles and more; however, it is a more complex topic with multiple vendors involved.
Manufacturing is On the Move
Reshoring was at record levels in 2018! Manufacturers are starting to return as they see the total costs of offshoring combined with the rising costs in China and improved competitiveness of the U.S.
Sequoia and the Power of Silence
Silence is extremely valuable in negotiations. Have you noticed that whoever is silent gains the upper hand?
How any U.S. Company Can Survive a Trade War with China
With all that is going on with China in terms of trade wars, currencies, natural resources and more, it begs the question of what we should be thinking about doing business with China. Is it prudent?
How Are You Keeping Up?
In today’s Amazon-impacted, data overloaded world, it is one BIG challenge to just “keep up”. How are you keeping up with the latest industry trends, noteworthy products, emerging technologies and more?
Impact of Your Customer’s First Experience with Your Product or Service
Your customers' first impression can be very important. It gives them a "feeling" about your product or service.
Biggest Shakeup in Decades Coming to the Shipping Industry with IMO Regulations
According to Reuters, the biggest shakeup in decades is coming to the shipping industry as the IMO regulations go into force in January.
A Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity for Manufacturing, Logistics & CA to Align
Seize the unique chance for Manufacturing and Logistics alignment in CA, driving job creation and tech advancements.
How Customer Service & Retention Directly Impact Profits & Performance
June 11, 2019 Since I've been speaking to CEOs about "Pricing & Profits", the true impact of customer service and retention is arising as a game changer. Can you create a situation where you make a "forever promise" to your customers? It certainly will directly impact your customers' perceptions [...]
Why Inventory Will Matter Again
Inventory is circling back in importance and will become a hot topic again as customers expect immediate, customized deliveries with the expectation of easy returns and last-minute changes to orders in production, in the warehouse or in transit. What are you doing to get ahead of this ‘new normal’ assumption?