Every client is experiencing unprecedented disruption! Unfortunately, one had to shutdown since their product is considered non-essential. Most others continue to operate to varying levels. Most manufacturers and distributors are considered critical because they supply defense, the construction/ building industry, the food and beverage industry or the healthcare/ medical [...]
Just-in-time might not be what it is cracked up to be! Certainly, the coronavirus impacts should give us reason to question this rule at face value. Are you running so tight that you only have one bin, pallet or small supermarket to keep your facility running? If so, the [...]
When grocery store shelves across the country were emptied of toilet paper and other essential products, many people were left wondering how such basic items could suddenly become unavailable. The answer highlighted the critical role supply chains play in everyday life and how quickly demand surges can overwhelm [...]
February 7, 2020 Manfred Keil a longtime economics professor at Claremont McKenna College and the chief economist for the Inland Empire Economic Partnership, spoke at a manufacturing and distribution group of trusted advisors on what we can expect for 2020. It was a fascinating discussion. The bottom line is that there [...]
January 31, 2020 According to the Epoch Times and International Business Attorney, John Tulac, China's new cybersecurity law poses a big risk for anyone doing business in China. In essence, if you send data to or from China, your data can be audited at any time. It certainly [...]
Hurricane Dorian is certainly taking over the news as it threatens devastation. Mitigate Hurricane Dorian's impact with a resilient supply chain strategy. Ensure business continuity and agility.
CLAREMONT, Calif., August 1, 2019/ExpertClick/ -- Despite ongoing volatility in the marketplace and political climate, successful businesses continue to discover opportunities to thrive and expand, according to The Society for the Advancement of Consulting® (SAC). Successful Clients Adapt to Changing Conditions “Look at volatility as an opportunity,” points out [...]
According to Reuters, the biggest shakeup in decades is coming to the shipping industry as the IMO regulations go into force in January.
In the last few months, I've attended sessions on the global, national and regional state of the economy. Every executive, trusted advisor and colleague wants to know: Are we headed for a recession?
