In today's Amazonian environment, customers expect rapid delivery, 24/7 accessibility, easy returns, innovative collaborations and much more. Add disruptors and it is quite clear we are in a new ballgame.
How recently have you gone on a tour? You might want to start by going on a tour of your company. As strange as it sounds, it can be eye opening if you take the view of an external tour and see what you observe. Better yet, take others with you and see what they observe.
In honor of the Innovation Awards, it seems appropriate to discuss the critical importance of human capital.
If you are an employee, take the proactive approach and seek out your manager to discuss where the company is headed. Find out how you can add more value.
There is much we can do to learn continually and increase the breadth of our skills.
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.
Worker skill gaps continue to impact manufacturers and distributors productivity and profitability.
Teaching enhances your skills and knowledge, making you a better expert and communicator through real-world examples and engagement
To have a smooth transition implementing your ERP system, be sure to follow the supplier’s go-live process but don’t forget the fundamentals.
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 [...]
