quality management system, quality management tools, quality management

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, Promotions, Tariffs, Covid-19

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...
purchasing, supply chain sustainability legislation, sustainability, supply chain

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...
S&OP, S&OP process, Sales and operations planning, Seasonality

3 Critical Planning Areas Every S&OP Process Should Address

Getting the right product to the right place at the right time and in the right quantities is one of the primary goals of any manufacturing organization. This sounds simple. It...