What will Motivate Your Team?
A motivated team can overcome some of the biggest business challenges a company can face.presentation in meeting room.
New Tools for Sizing Up The Skills Gap
Eighty-seven percent of manufacturers and distributors are experiencing a skills gap.
Retaining your Best & Brightest is Key to a Successful Succession Plan
According to a survey performed by the LMA Consulting Group (lma-consultinggroup.com) in conjunction with the APICS Inland Empire Chapter (apics-ie.org), executives said that succession planning is tied as a No. 1 priority in retaining top talent. This is especially noteworthy when considering that 87% of manufacturers and distributors are [...]
On Pace with Strongest Job Growth in 15 Years – Think about Training
As the year winds down, it is a perfect opportunity to look for training opportunities that will support your strategy and plans for the New Year.
Are You Thankful for Your Employees?
The best companies thrive because their employees are valued members of the company – everyone’s labor matters and they know it
Essential Skills of the Supply Chain Superhero
Surviving and flourishing in today’s business environment increasingly demands more of the supply chain professional, including excelling at soft and technical skills
Leverage Supply Chain Trends for Success
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 [...]
Navigating the Widening Skills Gap
According to a survey performed by the LMA Consulting Group (lmaconsultinggroup.com) in conjunction with the APICS Inland Empire Chapter (apics-ie.org), 87% of manufacturers and distributors are experiencing a skills gap—that is, they have lost qualified people to retirement, job transfers, etc. The study also reveals that communication skills are [...]
Manufacturing Wages are Going UP!
Manufacturing wages are rising, driven by a skills gap and competition for qualified talent, urging companies to review strategies.