The Resilient Supply Chain: Does Supplier Negotiation Work?
Insights into the role of supplier negotiation in strengthening supply chain resilience and business partnerships.
Go Global, the Export Opportunity
We know of multiple manufacturers who have "made their name" and grew their business by focusing on export. Even if you only want to supplement a robust U.S. marketplace, since we are living in a global, interconnected world, why not at least explore the opportunities in your industry?
Bryan Vansell, President & Owner, Laguna Clay Company
Bryan Vansell
According to the Industry Week U.S. 500, Manufacturing is STRONG!
Are you in the fast lane, driving with the pack or in the slow lane? With the VAST opportunities for manufacturers to succeed, perhaps it is time to put on your turn signal and step on the gas!
What Should We Be Thinking for the 2nd Half of the Year?
As hard as it is to believe, we are almost half-way through the year. As a result, we should be thinking NOW about what to stop, start and continue for the second half of the year.
Manufacturing Expert, Lisa Anderson, Presents 2018 LMA Advocate Award to Aerospace Executive, Kelly Ford
CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA – July 27, 2018 – Manufacturing and Supply Chain Expert, Lisa Anderson, MBA, CSCP, CLTD, president of LMA Consulting Group Inc., presented the 2018 LMA Advocate Award to Aerospace/Defense executive, Kelly Ford. "It is a pleasure to recognize Kelly Ford with our 2018 LMA Advocate Award. We [...]
Which Technologies Should We Pay Attention To?
There are so many new technologies and combinations of technologies, it is extremely hard to keep up. How do you know which to pay attention to and which to ignore?
What Tours Have You Gone on Lately?
How recently have you gone on a tour? You might want to start by going on a tour of your company. As strange as it sounds, it can be eye opening if you take the view of an external tour and see what you observe. Better yet, take others with you and see what they observe.
Ireland’s Lean, Green Forklift Plant Proves Robots & IoT Not Required
According to a new an Industry Week article, you can achieve amazing growth and success without robots and IoT! Combilift has used innovation, creativity and the customer experience to go it alone with amazing results! Safer, simpler, smarter is their tag line.