Innovation is more than solving problems—it is about creating new levels of performance. In this interview, Lisa Anderson discusses how manufacturers can leverage innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement to drive growth and strengthen competitive advantage.
At the Manufacturer Council of the Inland Empire Innovation Awards, Lisa Anderson discusses the power of innovation and why recognizing breakthrough ideas, talent, and business achievements is critical to manufacturing success.
People and companies have more choices than ever before. If you wish to remain in the race, quality must be more than an assumption; it must become a strategic focus.
The end-to-end supply chain has become more complex, global and cornerstone to growth and profitability in companies; thus, top supply chain talent has become a differentiator to success.
To take a profitable path forward engage a team to spot hidden opportunities and reward the whole team for its collaborative efforts.
Turn your employee performance assessment around by focusing on how to support and motivate your high performers rather that slow progress by trying to bring non-performers up-to-speed.
Just because many manufacturers are seeing a positive outlook to the future doesn't mean it will turn into a reality unless we back up the talk with action.
If you are already on top of pricing, take a step back and think about pricing from a strategic standpoint. How important is pricing as a reason your customers buy from you instead of the competition?
Have you put your organization under review to look for ideas and solutions that may be right in front of you? Take a step back and look for those strategic weapons with an eagle eye at improving performance and your bottom line.
Customer service should rise to the top of your list in terms of priorities - assuming you want to maintain and grow your business and/or would like to enjoy your work life
