What’s Important in Technology?
Technology is an integral part of managing your business and supply chain. Are you leveraging technology to improve your business performance?
What are Executives Looking for in Supply Chain Professionals?
What are executives looking for in supply chain professionals? That was the topic of the panel I participated on at the Drucker Supply Chain Forum with executives from the Walt Disney Company, Source Intelligence, Intelligent Audit and CSCMP. So, what is the consensus?
The Drucker Supply Chain Forum
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Reshoring Gains
According to Industry Week and the Reshoring Initiative, after two decades of job losses, we have turned the corner. If you are interested in taking advantage of this rare opportunity, you must be prepared!
Professional Development in the Changing Landscape of Supply Chain
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.
Times Square and Marketing Appeal
No matter our job, we are all in the marketing business. Who doesn't want their product, services, projects or even their own image to be attractive?
LMA Consulting Group’s Lisa Anderson Is a Panelist for Drucker Supply Chain Forum
Lisa Anderson, a key panelist at the Drucker Supply Chain Forum, will share insights on evolving supply chain challenges.
Manufacturers Upbeat But Worry About Skills Gap
According to Industry Week, the Fed's survey of the economy expressed optimism; however, it also noted that labor markets are tightening. Since I'm also embarking on refrehsing my 2013 Skills Gap research report, thus far, I've noted the same concerns for high-skilled positions. I hear far less conversation about [...]
Is Digitization Hype?
Digitization isn't going to take over our day-to-day operations anytime soon; however, if we want to lead in our industry and provide exceptional service to our customers, we better get ahead of this curve, no matter how slow-moving at the moment.
Trump’s Major Increase in Defense Spending and Related Impacts
When military spending increases, defense-related manufacturing booms. It isn't rocket science to figure that out; however, it can be tempting to wait too long for confirmation of orders.