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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. From time to time, we receive a call from a client dealing with a challenged ERP implementation. Unfortunately, "challenged" is a nice word [...]
Filling Worker Skills Gap Remains a Hot Topic
Worker skill gaps continue to impact manufacturers and distributors productivity and profitability who don’t make an investment in their human capital In the past week, I’ve had the opportunity to hear the leading experts in manufacturing, distribution and logistics. There were a few common threads among EVERY expert yet [...]
You’ll Learn More By Teaching
Teaching a topic not only makes you a stronger subject matter expert, but also helps you develop better communication and presentation skills. Have you ever heard the saying, "you'll learn more by teaching" than most other options? I can vouch for this first hand. I am President of the [...]
Go-Live: ERP Fundamentals
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. Since one of my clients is going live tomorrow on a new ERP system, I've been thinking about go-live. Every software supplier has their "go-live" process and [...]
Retaining your Best & Brightest is Key to a Successful Succession Plan
Published in tED Magazine on December 2014 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 [...]
On Pace with Strongest Job Growth in 15 Years – Think about Training
Published December 5, 2014 I read in the Wall Street Journal that the U.S. is on pace for the strongest job growth in 15 years after November's growth of 321,000 jobs. This news doesn't surprise me as my clients are in growth mode. Even though my clients cut back [...]
Learn from German Success: Apprenticeships to Fill Skills Gaps
Published September 12, 2014 According to today's Wall Street Journal, although there is federal and state attention being placed on building apprenticeship programs to fill the skills gaps, it is off to a slow start. According to my research, 87% are experiencing skills gaps. Why not consider options to [...]
Is On-the-job Training Enough?
On-the-job training is rarely enough! In a survey conducted by my firm, LMA Consulting Group Inc. in conjunction with the APICS-Inland Empire chapter, it was found that on-the-job training is the most frequent methodology used to train workers yet 87% of manufacturers and distributors surveyed are experiencing a skills gap. What [...]