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Continuous improvement

Lisa Anderson, Manufacturing & Supply Chain Expert Highlights Proactive Backlog Management as a Keystone for Elevating Customer Service in Manufacturing

CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA – November 20, 2023 –  In a business landscape characterized by unprecedented business volatility, maintaining stellar customer service emerges as a critical differentiator for companies navigating the ebbs and flows of the current market. Manufacturing and Supply Chain Consultant Lisa Anderson, MBA, CSCP, CLTD and President of [...]

Why Is Inventory Accuracy Foundational to Success?

Inventory accuracy is foundational to success. Most clients aren't concerned about inventory, and they shouldn't be if they can count on what their system says.

How Packaging Can Contribute to the Triple Bottom Line

With the increase in interest in the three P’s of the triple bottom line (people, planet, and profit), packaging rises to the forefront. It is controllable, and there are several options for how packaging can contribute to the triple bottom line.

Common Sense Manufacturing Practices Driving Sustainability Improvements

With the increase in interest in sustainable materials and manufacturing, there will be a significant opportunity for U.S. manufacturers that use common sense, good manufacturing practices. In fact, because manufacturers have realized that it is far less environmentally friendly and energy efficient to produce in Asia, India, and the [...]

A Non-Siloed Approach to Business Process Management

As companies move to “blended” BPR, which seeks both long- and short-term benefits, they realize the need to involve different people and think differently about these projects than before. “People are always saying that IT needs to get closer to the business,” says Jerry Luftman, executive director and distinguished [...]

Participation is More Fun

There is an art to developing participation exercises that will engage the audience while achieving your end outcome.

Getting Organized in the New Year

Do you categorize information so that you can find it later? If it is in the computer, is it searchable by key word? Try using easy systems a 4th grader would understand.

California Steel Industries and whether Progress Follows Passion

CSI has never had a layoff although they have used their employees not just to fill temporary roles but also to perform all services during tough years.  This dedication shines through.

The Importance of Continual Learning

Recently, we updated our website, and that prompted a lot of thinking about many aspects of business.  One is the importance of continual learning.  As you'll see on our Continual Learning webpage, it is a priority.  With that said, I've noticed that the most successful people (clients, colleagues, fellow [...]

Queenstown, New Zealand and the Value of Your Surroundings

Queenstown has to be one of the most beautiful places on earth!  They realize this advantage and put these beautiful surroundings to good use. 

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