In a recent HBR article, Bhaskar Chakravorti, Ajay Bhalla, and Ravi Shankar Chaturvedi share research highlighting that the U.S. is on the verge of stalling out in its digital competitiveness. Why? Because the U.S. has a high level of digital advancement accompanied by slowing momentum. Not good for a country heavily investing in IoT, digital… Read More
No In taking a non-political view of the new U.S. administration’s policies over the past few months, there is a strong bent on turning back the clock to a previous era. Here’s what I’m seeing: Old industries that couldn’t or wouldn’t keep up with changing business strategies and global competition are having paths cleared for… Read More
To gain your ideal customer’s business and retain it for the long term – you need to be able to figure out exactly what they want often before they even know themselves…. here’s how to crack the code and get started! Don’t guess. Don’t assume. Don’t do what the other guy is doing. Do some… Read More
With everything in flux in supply chain, it’s been interesting trying to figure out the focus of this blog. My decision: do 1 thing at a time and whenever possible, introduce items that may not be regularly seen but are important to know about for your global supply chains. Here’s one you should definitely know… Read More
Take a look at this monstrous, global supply chain Alibaba has put together for the Double 11 sales day. The sheer size and complexity is both mindboggling and energizing as you think through the immensity and reach of this extended supply chain. So how can your business enable similar, amazing, extended supply chains? The key… Read More
SupplyChainBrain released an article on optimizing DC performance to handle the increase in small orders that must be rapidly filled and the reoccurring peaks of demand for these small orders. IndustryWeekDaily reported that U.S. manufacturing expanded in Sept. according to ISM’s index (the index shows manufacturing’s Sept. index to be 51.5 indicating growth). ISM’s new… Read More
Just how does a company create a successful ecosystem via modern digital platforms? While there are technical answers and strategic planning answers to this question, this blog will deal with the basic must have’s in your strategic thinking. How you think strategically is critical since that same thinking becomes embedded in your offering, processes, and… Read More
Who would have thought an online search engine company would become a car company? But when you think about it, it makes sense. Google searches the web and provide you with options on how to get to the information you are looking for. A car is a physical search engine that provides you with options… Read More
Uber, AirBnB, Amazon web services These platforms showcase new business models of interconnectedness via digital platforms that allow for unprecedented synergy and dynamic connectedness between suppliers and customers with you, the service/product provider in the middle. The blazing pace at which these platforms perform and surface new demands on your company point to the requirement,… Read More
While the shock of Brexit passing is wearing off, the confusion remains. This portion of Brexit holds several lessons for our supply chains, both to survive Brexit and survival in general. First you need to know: Cynthia’s Second Rule of Business: Don’t make it confusing for your customers to do business with you. Since it’s… Read More