Better Utilizing ERP for Sustainable Results
99% of the companies that bring us on board for consulting projects can accelerate bottom line business results by better utilizing their ERP system.
How Simple Metrics Will Drive Results
Simple metrics drive results. Whether a food and beverage manufacturer or an aerospace distributor, measuring the "right" metrics will focus attention on key issues and drive results.
Effective Backlog Management to Rapidly Improve Service
Customer service has suffered in the last few years. Yet providing a superior customer experience is paramount to success especially during these turbulent times of volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity (VUCA).
Why People Matter
Most clients do not have as much talent as they need (at least in key roles or sites). Similar to inventory, many clients might have talent but do not have the type of talent in the right place (or available) at the right time. Classic challenges!
Lost Revenue Due to Lack of Resources: How to Attract People to Your Company
According to Interos, almost 90% of companies experienced a negative impact to revenue due to supply chain disruption. That is a BIG number! From our point-of-view, every client is complaining about the lack of critical resources required to support the business and has experienced negative impacts to revenue (even if only in terms of a delay to revenue recognition).
Interview with Industrial Insights on How SIOP Can Address Business Volatility
Volatility started with the pandemic and has been exacerbated by weather disruptions such as the Texas storms, labor shortages throughout the world, accidents such as the ship that got stuck in the Suez canal, and wars such as the Russia-Ukraine war. The bottom line is that demand volatility is [...]
Shortages & Extended Lead Times – Starbucks, Building Materials & Much More
Starbucks is out of several items! Who would have thought? Unfortunately, they are not alone. Almost every client is experiencing shortages of materials, logistics services and more. For example, according to Freight Waves, FedEx Freight just announced they are immediately cutting service to 1400 less-than-truckload in an effort to [...]
E-Commerce Drives Industrial Space to New Heights
Where would you prefer to locate your operation? Most likely as close to customers and your supply base as possible. In this case, it means rates are going through the roof - if you can even get them.
3D Printed Houses – Fast, Inexpensive and Fights Homelessness
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?
Organizational Review Can Yield Strategic Weapons
Have you put your organization under review to look for ideas and solutions that may be right in front of you? Take a step back and look for those strategic weapons with an eagle eye at improving performance and your bottom line.