Technology matters, but people remain the foundation of manufacturing success. Lisa Anderson explains how strong leadership, employee empowerment, collaboration, and career development help manufacturers retain top talent, foster innovation, and achieve superior business performance.
Extract the right data at the right time in a meaningful format for decision making.
Do all of your employees act as if every customer, supplier and colleague is a key customer?
The key to success isn't to think about profit but instead to think about profit drivers.
Companies that conduct effective Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning (SIOP) are able to balance supply with demand and exceed customer expectations.
I thought it might be interesting to brainstorm top strategic priorities commonplace today for manufacturers and distributors.
In today’s new normal business environment, everyone is struggling to survive and grow by a few percentage points. Don’t follow the pack; instead, stand out from the crowd with a customer service edge, and leverage the opportunity to leapfrog the competition.
In today's new normal business environment which is characterized by volatility, lackluster sales, customers wanting “more for less – and NOW” and a talent shortage amidst high unemployment levels, companies are turning to the supply chain to deliver RESULTS.
What can you learn from all situations? Observe. Look for trends. Seek out opportunities.
Customers deserve flexibility in how they receive products and services, e-commerce is a requirement for business success.
