If you are interested in profitable growth, start by focusing your eagle eye on making an honest assessment of your business. You must know where you stand to develop a successful path forward. Whether you want to grow, increase profit, accelerate working capital or create superior relationships with your [...]
On-the-job training is rarely enough! In a survey conducted by my firm, LMA Consulting Group Inc. in conjunction with the APICS-Inland Empire chapter, it was found that on-the-job training is the most frequent methodology used to train workers yet 87% of manufacturers and distributors surveyed are experiencing a skills gap. What [...]
Leverage Social Networks to Drive Business Results I’m frequently asked which social media tool is best for those who want to get started. For manufacturing and distribution professionals, undoubtedly, it is Linked In! One of the most recent statistics I’ve heard is that there are more than 259 million [...]
Published in "Project Times" website, March, 2011 Click here for original article. After stagnating during the recession, executives are anxious to find ways to take advantage of the recovery to drive bottom line results and surpass the competition. However, there are typically no obvious or easy answers. Thus, it [...]
A significant percentage of my trusted and valued friends and business colleagues have gone through some sort of job transition or search in the last 3 years, and I've picked up a few tips I thought I'd share. Stand out in the crowd - if you are one of [...]
Business success relies on the extent and effectiveness of your network. Developing quality relationships can take your personal and professional life to the next level. I've always seen the power of networks; however, there is a heightened sense of urgency surrounding the topic for those executives who would like [...]
