My Late Aunt Marge & the Art of Conversation
No matter your skill in conversation, you can improve. Start by focusing on the other person. That alone can go a long way.
Gain a Strategic Focus on Quality IF Customers are Important
People and companies have more choices than ever before. If you wish to remain in the race, quality must be more than an assumption; it must become a strategic focus.
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 [...]
Navigating the Global Supply Chain Starts with People
Your supply chain is only as strong as your weakest link so you must develop your employees and find ways for them to work together more effectively.
The Million Dollar Project Manager
It is clear that project managers have a substantial impact on business success, it is wise to think about how to maximize their performance.
Unscrambling a Challenged System Implementation
When faced with a challenging system implementation, take a step back and reassess instead of devoting more resources to a plan that may not work out.
The Value of Clear Communication
What can we do this week to improve upon the clarity of our communication? Quite a lot.
How to Manage Supply Chain Complexity (using PM tools)
Supply chains continue to increase in complexity. I've observed this firsthand from managing hundreds of projects in manufacturing organizations over the last 25 years, including navigating end-to-end supply chain. Being able to effectively manage this complexity is essential to achieve important business objectives–growth and profitability.
Success Depends on the Question
The great news about this topic is that you can make progress over time. Start by thinking before you speak.
SIOP Success is a Straight Line to People
Becoming expert in culture change and collaboration is important to success.