Although we should consider potential impacts of 3D printing in our industry, the more important consideration is to let our minds think about the future. What technological innovations are likely to impact your industry?
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.
Have you put thought into what has become commonplace - subscription services like Prime?
Insight into L.A. Metro's transportation innovations enhancing urban travel and sustainability.
Are your suppliers ready to grow with you? Will they run into quality issues? Cash issues? Supply issues? Or will they enable you to be ahead of the curve?
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?
Do you have backup transportation built into your model? Are you considering additional transportation partners such as third-party logistics providers (3PL) and brokers? Perhaps they shouldn't be considered a last resort.
Take a quick audit of your strategic clarity, fill any gaps and look for opportunities to fast-track progress.
The importance of viewpoint has arisen frequently in the last few weeks. How is your frame of reference impacting your problem solving?
Amazon continues to wreak havoc on supply chains worldwide. No matter your industry, are you considering innovations, automation and technology to reduce costs to remain competitive?
