According to a recent KPMG survey on the Global Manufacturing Outlook, executives are thinking about innovation. 81% are altering their business models to to encourage collaboration with customers, suppliers and other partners to "improve the value of their innovation investments". Speed is critical. Thus, a key question is how [...]
A common problem with thinking about 10 tips (let alone the 100 tips we probably received at the symposium) is that it can be overwhelming. Instead, pick your favorite.
Bold ideas in employment may be counterintuitive but you have to be willing to fail to win big.
The ability to see supply chain trends and capitalize on them can set you apart from competitors, no matter the size of your company. As the year winds down, it seems an opportune time to discuss supply chain management trends. I find that those clients that pay attention [...]
There are very few companies who will become wildly successful by inventing the new iPhone.
Instead of following this path to work hard yet leave many half-finished projects hanging around, we need to create and implement a culture of innovation.
Since Amazon impacts are prevalent in manufacturing and distribution businesses, my firm conducted a research study on these impacts and dug deeper into which we should pay attention to.
What can we learn from Amazon when it comes to customer service?
Team attitude, knowledge, skills, and resources will make or break the successful implementation of lean. The best managers prepare the company culture for a bumpy but rewarding ride.
Pick up the phone and call a key customer, supply chain partner or someone with intimate knowledge of what your customers desire.
