July 13, 2016 Just returning from meeting with my global advisory board in Sydney, I happened to speak to the International Business Group of ProVisors yesterday on "Global Supply Chain Partners: Associations, Networks & Resources". Thus, I've been thinking about the importance of international considerations - regardless of the [...]
Results follow people who put together strategies and successfully implement them. Great tools help, but people are critical to improving your bottom line. Results don’t occur with the latest fads – even with good fads such as lean manufacturing or SIOP (sales, inventory and operations planning) programs. Results don’t [...]
June 22, 2016 Last week I was in New Zealand, and I went on a wild ride on the Dart River (see below). We went at 100 kph with just 4 inches of water. It was a thrilling ride with amazing scenery in the background, and it got me [...]
For greater success with your SIOP process reach out to your extended supply chain for collaborative ordering, product development opportunities, and logistics improvements. The best SIOP (Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning) processes that deliver significant returns on investment involve the extended supply chain. Since SIOP is about how to [...]
Published in Global Banking & Finance on April 22, 2016 "Amazon is changing the business landscape" explains Lisa Anderson, president of LMA Consulting Group, Inc., which consults large corporations on supply chain management. "Unlimited variety is assumed, same-day service is the norm, and 24/7 accessibility with easy returns and [...]
A lot is required from an ERP system. Select and design one that aligns with your company’s critical success factors and helps your supply chain perform smoothly. I frequently help clients select the “right” system to help them achieve their business strategy. One of the keys is to evaluate [...]
I have been interviewing some VERY impressive candidates for internship positions from Pomona college (which was ranked #1 by Forbes for America's top colleges in 2015). I enjoyed the interviews and learned a lot from them. This is one of the advantages of my profession - continuous learning is [...]
March 23, 2016 I frequently speak to groups about how we must celebrate mistakes. No one will innovate if they are afraid of being hit over the head if they make a mistake. Unfortunately, it occurs more frequently than imaginable! Yet only those leaders who encourage innovation will thrive [...]
Use a combination approach to inventory management planning to promote growth, increase profits, free up cash flow and improve operational efficiency. I've incorporated three planning method options into a presentation on inventory management best practices. I've been receiving more and more requests for this topic as executives experience the [...]
Because your supply chain has a long and important reach from suppliers to customers, it is one of your key areas to strategize to ensure profitability. Only if you want to ensure results! My view of supply chain is from your suppliers’ supplier through your manufacturing processes (internal and [...]
