by Elizabeth Hines | Apr 1, 2015 | Big Data, Blog, Data/Analytics, Logistics, Supply Chain
A distribution center struggling with a high number of forklift truck impacts found a way to leverage big data to address a nagging, costly warehouse issue. The company had installed a telematics solution on its forklift trucks, but could not determine the cause of...
by Elizabeth Hines | Sep 25, 2014 | Blog, Strategy, Supply Chain
Repeat customers contribute to long-term profitability. To keep customers coming back you need to employ the right pricing strategy. What is the right strategy? Here is what to consider when setting prices: Focus on value pricing Value pricing is not the same as...
by Elizabeth Hines | Sep 11, 2014 | Blog, Strategy, Supply Chain
Source: Geek and Poke Strategy is not execution Strategy and execution are fundamentally different. Strategy is about making choices. Execution is about getting down and dirty so that the choices made can produce results. Here’s how you can get from excellent...
by Elizabeth Hines | Aug 28, 2014 | Blog, Leadership, Strategy, Talent
Most teams are able to fairly easily decipher what needs to be done. However, when it comes to the how, new or weak teams fall flat. Here is how you can optimize your team for success. Define roles Clearly define roles and make sure every team member understands not...
by Elizabeth Hines | Aug 27, 2014 | Blog, Leadership, Strategy, Talent
Look across business, sports, entertainment, and the military, and identify the top performers. Next, take a step back at look at the characteristics of these individuals. What you will find is that there are at least three elements that they all have. They know how...
