Getting supply chain & business results in parallel; not one at a time You may be wondering…. How can I get more done in less time? And not just in the operational levels. How can I adjust my supply chains strategically without waiting so long to finish that the opportunity passes me by? For this,… Read More

There is one question I’m always asked by companies working on transformation. You need to bring in transformation that is standardized. Transformation that is integration to enable efficient, effective communication and data flow. But you need approval from people in various parts of the supply chain as well as people only indirectly associated with your… Read More

It’s not who you think…it’s worse Did you know that the majority of industrial supply chains have yet to place sustainability and climate-related risk on their radar? The reason stated is because it is too far out in the future to worry about But CFO’s do not agree, and they are acting on GHG (Green… Read More

It hurts a lot.  2 actions to stop the hurt. As I discuss improving strategic procurement performance with companies, I’m hearing distressing supply chain news… …because of spikes in demand, buyers are panicked about being able to bring in materials on time in full… …because buyers are panicked, and want something to land on their… Read More

Yes, if you want to be competitive. 3 critical steps lead to succes. According to research, industry leaders have been working diligently throughout the Covid crisis to develop supply chains of the future. And the future is now. Supply chain transformation is being performed at a rapid pace. These supply chain transformations are aligning operations… Read More

A warning & 3 major must make changes to attract qualified talent in today’s digital world Those of you in the U.S. may have listened to the public radio show “A Prairie Home Companion”. One of the show’s stories involved a town in Minnesota called Lake Wobegon, where the children are all above average. Interestingly… Read More

…eliminating doubt You have supply chains that deliver. Continuous improvement is a constant. Customer service levels are always watched and usually optimized. Yet customers want more. Some want more speed. Others want more agility. Yet others want more reliability. Which way to turn? While tech is part of the answer, which part? And how do… Read More

…the real cost of new technologies Just how do you calculate the true digital transformation cost? And how do we overcome the uncertainty surrounding new technology implementations? Previously, we discussed companies’ fear of new technologies and implementations. Tamping down fear of the unknown is the first step to correctly analyzing your tech requirements. If you… Read More

I’m hearing several things about supply chains from companies and the professionals that work with them, especially when the topic of digital transformation comes up: Lots of fear when it comes to new technology and implementation Lots of trepidation about cost when it comes to new technology and implementation Lots of uncertainty when it comes… Read More