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The Ford Files - "“Let’s Flow!” - October 2024
The Ford Files – Oct. 2024
Let's Flow!
Dear Readers, I’ve lately observed several examples of lean flow, or perhaps more accurately stated as attempts at flow. Concurrent to this are multiple LinkedIn posts lamenting how so many companies fail at lean implementation. I’m wonderin...
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The Ford Files - "Revolutionizing Supply Chains: The Role of Artificial Intelligence" - June 2024
The Ford Files – June 2024Revolutionizing Supply Chains: The Role of Artificial Intelligence
In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, efficiency and agility in supply chain management are more critical than ever. As industries strive to meet the demands of a global marketplace, the int...
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The Ford Files – May 2024 Edition 2024 “Change Management”
The Ford Files – May 2024“Change Management”
Dear Readers, a common theme in all of my training and consulting services is change management. Changed behavior is the ultimate measure of the success of any improvement program. Henry Ford is quoted as saying “if you always do ...
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The Ford Files - Leadership vs. Management - March 2024 Edition
Leadership vs. ManagementMarch 2024Dear Readers, I recently delivered a virtual professional development meeting (PDM) on “Leadership v. Management” (a longtime popular topic) for ASCM Minuteman, based in Boston. The audience was encouraged to compare the distinction between leadership a...
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The Ford Files - (Mis)Understanding Market Pricing - February 2024 Edition
The Ford Files – February 2024“(Mis)Understanding Market Pricing”
Dear Readers, I must confess that I am sometimes confused as to how, what, and why some consumer pricing strategies are formulated. I get volume discounts. I get seasonality. I get the supply versus demand r...
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