The Resilient Supply Chain: Does Supplier Negotiation Work?
Insights into the role of supplier negotiation in strengthening supply chain resilience and business partnerships.
Never An Afterthought: Pricing Is Strategic to Business Success
CLAREMONT, Calif., October 1, 2018/ExpertClick/ -- Organizations that think about pricing strategically are best able to weather changing business situations, build customer loyalty, and differentiate themselves from competitors, according to The Society for the Advancement of Consulting® (SAC). Know Your Customers and Price Accordingly A pricing strategy should reflect [...]
When is it the ‘Right’ Time for a Supply Chain Network Assessment?
Supply Chain networks that are not set up to support scalable, profitable growth have a high likelihood of negatively impacting your customers, impeding your growth and consuming far more resources than ever imagined to sustain.
Gaining New Ideas to Increase Business Value
There is no doubt that the most successful executives utilize all of these techniques to make sure they generate a seemingly never-ending stream of ideas to increase the value of their business. Will you set aside time on a daily, weekly and monthly basis to priorities these activities?
Manufacturing & California are on Fire!
According to the Industry Week and the National Association of Manufacturers, manufacturing is on fire! Manufacturers optimism registered 95.1% - the highest level EVER recorded!
Should I Move? Practical Insights in Whether to Move
Uncover vital considerations for strategic business relocation, including lease renewals, cost factors, and supply chain assessments.
Critical Mass Radio Show: Interview on Will Robots Pay Back?
From self-driving cars to automatic machines, technology is taking over much of society. But should robots be viewed as the ultimatum? Lisa Anderson, author of Will Robots Pay Back? joined us to share her perspective. Here are three takeaways from our time with Lisa Anderson on Critical Mass Radio Show
The Economy and the Inland Empire are on Fire!
In-depth look at the Inland Empire's booming economy and its influence on regional development.
The Real Impact of the Amazon Effect
Manufacturers may not be competing directly with Amazon, but they are facing the impact of rising customer expectations for speed, service, and responsiveness. In this Manufacturers Summit panel discussion, Lisa Anderson explores how the Amazon Effect is reshaping lead times, inventory strategies, and supply chain decision-making.
Amazon Fears Driving Supplier Price Concessions at Costco
Amazon continues to wreak havoc on supply chains worldwide. No matter your industry, are you considering innovations, automation and technology to reduce costs to remain competitive?