Summer Solstice? Your Supply Chain Knows Winter is Coming
In the Northern Hemisphere, we recently celebrated the Summer Solstice, which means the start of calendar summer and the longest day of the year. I always chuckle on the day after...
Communication is the Key to Quality Management Success
In the first part of this three-part series, I discuss quality management tools for identifying a problem, the root cause and its impact. In the second part, I dive into the...
Unethical Supply Chains Cost More Than Dollars and Cents
Companies are increasingly encouraged or propelled to include human rights, environmental and social considerations within global supply chains. While consumer products companies may have taken the lead on these considerations in...
Auto Supply Chain Prophets Podcast Wrap-up: Eps. 1-5
I am proud to co-host the Auto Supply Chain Prophets podcast with Quistem Founder and President Cathy Fisher. With each podcast episode, we talk with automotive industry experts about a range...
How Manufacturers Can Beat the Summer Slowdown
June, July and August are usually slower months for manufacturing activity, and it’s easy to see why. It’s beautiful outside, the kids are out of school, pretty much everyone has at...
Disruptive Innovation and the Dominant Design
Disruption is one of my favorite topics. Having spent 30 years in technology, I witnessed decades of disruptions. Microsoft Word eclipsing secretaries and typewriters, Mainframes replaced, the iPhone, online shopping and...
5 Strategies Traditional OEMs are Using to Compete Against Auto Tech Giants
The automotive industry is under a siege of disruptions, and traditional auto suppliers are about to reach a make-it-or-break-it milestone—but they aren’t the only ones taking a big hit.
Traditional OEMs are...
Choosing the Right Quality Management Tools for the Job
In the first part of this three-part series, I discuss quality management tools for identifying a problem, the root cause and its impact. Next I’ll dive into the quality management tool...
Promo Industry Can Take a Punch, Stand Ready for the Next Blow
Over the past couple of years, the promotional products industry has run up against significant challenges, but has persevered. The promo industry has been in a tough fight against many obstacles...
The Cost of Supply Chain Sustainability Legislation?
Who knew? The first World Sustainable Procurement Day was held this year on March 21. Like most of you, I find the number of national and international celebratory days mind boggling...