A Hard Look at Corporate Performance Strangely, in the last decade, while companies had the opportunity to use technology better, supply chain performance declined. Only
I like numbers. Working with a spreadsheet and gaining an understanding of the patterns is cathartic for me. I also like to build infographics. I
As I write this blog, Valentine cards scatter my desk. This is the week for love: a time to send cards and letters to those
It was not my goal; but by accident, it became my mission. At Supply Chain Insights, as we combed through over 9000 quantitative responses on
In manufacturing-based companies, 70-80% of costs are in the processes of source, make and deliver. Labor is an important input with 50-60% of company employees
A lasso is what supply chain leaders would like to have. Why? To align S&OP. The processes are out of control. Let me explain. As
On Tuesday this week I will present the findings from the recent Supply Chain Insights study at the Penn State Forum. As I worked on my
This week I worked with the Supply Chain Insights team to analyze and write our annual supply chain talent report. With over 400 respondents in
In the United States, families are packing for Labor Day. The exodus from the cities leads to jammed roads and packed parks. Now a ritual,
How can we move forward if we cannot align? In supply chain strategy documents, terms like alignment, agility, responsiveness, and flexibility dot the page. At
