Tour of Toyota and the Toyota Production System
There is much that can be achieved rapidly in leveraging Toyota Production System techniques - no matter your industry or role.
Deloitte Survey Says Talent Gap Jeopardizes Success
We are in a volatile business environment. Instead of complaining or burying our head in the sand, we must find a way to get ahead of the curve.
The Right Combination of Technical & Communication Skills ROCKS!
February 18, 2017 I am the Chair of the APICS West Coast student case competition, and we just wrapped up our 2017 event. We had 104 students from around the world fly into San Diego to compete. It was a really impressive group of students! The [...]
Manufacturing Expands at Fastest Rate Since 2010
According to the Institute for Supply Management's Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index, manufacturing is on an upswing.
Case Study in Accelerating High Performers
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.
People Remain “In”
If you want to achieve profitable business growth apply the people plus initiative equation and see how your bottom line transforms.
Historic Importance & the Hotel del Coronado
What historical significance does your company have? Think about how you can bring the historical importance of your company, its founders and even long-term employees to life.
The Power of Students
Similar to these students, do you see it as an exciting opportunity - and turn it into one?! Or, do you see it as a chore?
Unscrambling a Challenged System Implementation
When faced with a challenging system implementation, take a step back and reassess instead of devoting more resources to a plan that may not work out.
The Importance of Recognition
At my 10 year bash, I committed to recognizing one person each year on the anniversary of LMA Consulting.