In December’s newsletter the topic of practical supply chain automation presented the concept of gravity flow racking to automate the movement and transfer of stored materials. Another practical and affordable method of material transfer small manufacturers can utilize is using basic mechanical conveyor systems. What are the common types of conveyor systems? There are a…
When you think about supply chain automation what often comes to mind are mega-corporations with expensive and complex robotics running people-less factories and warehouses with endless arrays of software and robots moving materials and churning out products. How can a small manufacturer possibly afford automation? The answer is they can, but with more practical and…
We all learn from our past mistakes so we want to share some best practices that can help you improve any Data Management and Governance process. Here are several things to consider: Choose a Great Team Find your data heroes/stewards and work with them to build and communicate relevant, clear data policies. Don’t underestimate the…
Data Security We’ve all seen the horror stories of data and security breaches where personal information held by large companies has been put in jeopardy by hackers. But what are your vulnerabilities? Consider this possible scenario: Several people in your organization buzzing about an employee who had just been fired. The employee found and accessed…
A key realization for your organization, and any well-run company, is the knowledge that your data is an asset and you need to be ready to take the necessary steps to ensure its value is protected. There are four basic steps you need to consider for Data Management and Governance excellence. There’s no mystery to…
The road to successful data management and governance begins with a belief that your data is a company asset and a commitment to ensure its value. This commitment will require a collaborative approach throughout the enterprise as well as having the right detail-oriented resources to tackle the challenges. What’s Driving your Requirements? You must decide…
Following best practices for Lean Implementations will provide the greatest chance of success. But what are the best practices and the lessons learned from thousands and thousands of projects? There are many, but several core principals can be applied to your business. Seek Out Waste Reduction Classic LEAN teachings refer to seven different types of…
Often times, software selection is viewed as a prime responsibility of the CIO / IT organization. But the real secret to Software Selection success must involve the whole organization to fully document current processes, identify improvement opportunities and capture requirements for your software decision. The best way to lay the groundwork for selecting the right…
Data management and data governance impact our lives in a variety of ways. We must be concerned with how we store and process our data and be vigilant about how our data is used to support our business objectives. Data Issues – What is the impact of Poor Data Quality? You spend a lot of…
Best practices for Project Management involve developing the best team and keeping everyone involved in a positive and effective fashion. Here are some questions and lessons learned to keep in mind as you manage your critical projects: 1. Set the tone to answer: “Why are we here?” Start with getting the team on the same…
