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In this video, Keith Carruthers talks about the importance of Strategic Planning and some considerations for creating one in such a dynamic world. Keith’s Bio: https://ssiconsulting.ca/our-team/keith-carruthers/ Please submit comments and questions in the comment section below.
In this video, Keith Carruthers, CEO and Supply Chain Specialist at SSI Consulting Solutions, discusses the benefits of developing deeper relationships with customers and vendors. Keith’s Bio: https://ssiconsulting.ca/our-team/keith-carruthers/ Please submit comments and questions in the comment section below.
So often when considering Supply Chain Management issues, organizations focus on the cost side of the equation. While cost is obviously an important part of business, and a necessary focus to remain competitive and support growth, it is not the only factor in effective Supply Chain strategy. Of equal importance, and some would argue of…
Inventory control is a key focus for many organizations that carry significant levels of inventory. Having excess inventory ties up cash, while insufficient levels lead to potential stock outs, and increased risk of losing customers. Historically, operational leaders would tend to utilize min/max levels, or MRP systems to manage and trigger inflows of goods. The…
I often tell people that being a Supervisor was the toughest job I have ever had, while at the same time, being by far the most rewarding. Although as Supervisors we often feel caught-up between the wants and needs of the Management Team and the wants and needs of the employees, it is truly a…
Anyone who has been involved in selling goods and services in the business to business environment has undoubtedly come across the scenario where their offering looks good to the customer, yet they are unable to close the deal as the other party in the transaction needs “three bids”. Although this is often unavoidable where public…
Productivity and efficiency are topics that have historically been high on the list of focused activities for most businesses, and seems like common sense. Productivity, by definition, is the ratio of inputs to outputs….so if we focus on minimizing inputs and maximizing outputs, we are more productive, and will see a positive impact on the…
It may be an old adage, but leading by example is unfortunately a concept that escapes some of today’s frontline leaders. Although we hate to admit it, there are still some leaders who may openly state their opposition to any form of double standard, but act in a way that is not consistent with this…
In response to the challenges faced by your organization in the current highly competitive marketplace, you take the lead and start to think “outside the box”. You have spent the past several months looking for new sources of supply, and have finally put a deal together to import a key cost driver, resulting in significant…
As a Frontline Leader, prioritization and management of time is a critical skill, and often separates mediocre performance from exceptional leadership. And yet, many still do not realize the critical importance of what they view as such a basic skill. I still remember the early days of my management career, a time before I had…