Reshoring Gains
According to Industry Week and the Reshoring Initiative, after two decades of job losses, we have turned the corner. If you are interested in taking advantage of this rare opportunity, you must be prepared!
Times Square and Marketing Appeal
No matter our job, we are all in the marketing business. Who doesn't want their product, services, projects or even their own image to be attractive?
Manufacturers Upbeat But Worry About Skills Gap
According to Industry Week, the Fed's survey of the economy expressed optimism; however, it also noted that labor markets are tightening. Since I'm also embarking on refrehsing my 2013 Skills Gap research report, thus far, I've noted the same concerns for high-skilled positions. I hear far less conversation about [...]
Tour of Combustion Associates & Collaboration
Collaborating can be one of the simplest of goals and one of the hardest at the same time. Somehow, collaboration seems quite simple yet is rarely achieved to a significant degree.
Is Digitization Hype?
Digitization isn't going to take over our day-to-day operations anytime soon; however, if we want to lead in our industry and provide exceptional service to our customers, we better get ahead of this curve, no matter how slow-moving at the moment.
Carmel and Strategic Thinking
Do you take time out of your busy schedule to think about the future? It helps to get away to empty your mind for strategic thinking. Have you been able to do that lately?
Trump’s Major Increase in Defense Spending and Related Impacts
When military spending increases, defense-related manufacturing booms. It isn't rocket science to figure that out; however, it can be tempting to wait too long for confirmation of orders.
Tour of Toyota and the Toyota Production System
There is much that can be achieved rapidly in leveraging Toyota Production System techniques - no matter your industry or role.
Deloitte Survey Says Talent Gap Jeopardizes Success
We are in a volatile business environment. Instead of complaining or burying our head in the sand, we must find a way to get ahead of the curve.
The Right Combination of Technical & Communication Skills ROCKS!
February 18, 2017 I am the Chair of the APICS West Coast student case competition, and we just wrapped up our 2017 event. We had 104 students from around the world fly into San Diego to compete. It was a really impressive group of students! The [...]