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Go Horizontal!

Supply Chain Shaman

This lack of alignment is an impediment to improving balance sheet results. I did not understand warehousing and transportation until reassignment to a logistics role in 1985. Typing this quickly in the Atlanta airport as I run for a plane for Lima, Peru. I am a product of traditional, silo-based thinking. What do you think?

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Building Outside-In Processes

Supply Chain Shaman

I am half-way through a spring speaking tour that will wrap-up in June with a speech in South Africa and Peru. Use GPS, maps and weather signals to better predict arrival and route transportation assets. Insights on leadership, continuous improvement and talent development for emerging markets. 3) Supplier Sensing.

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How Can We Heal the Global Supply Chain?

Supply Chain Shaman

In the last six months, in my travels, I have presented to supply chain teams in China, Belgium, France, Germany, Peru, Mexico, Netherlands, South Africa, Singapore, and the United Kingdom. The combination of technology along with the advancements in transportation made it possible. Today, I unpacked my bags. We hope to see you there!