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Pay it Forward Through Mentoring - July 2023
The Ford Files - July 2023Pay it Forward Through Mentoring
Dear Readers, I am humbled to take on the challenge of following Bill’s Building Blocks with The Ford Files. My aspiration is to provide a monthly column that carries on the tradition of practical advice that may apply to our professi...
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APICS Branded Life Long Learning - June 2023
Bill's Building Blocks - June 2023Last Issue – APICS Branded Lifelong Learning
I am in another transitional period in my life, and it is time to move on. This is the 118th and last issue of Bill’s Building Blocks that I have written since September 2012. I retired from industry practice...
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Change is Hard - May 2023
Bill’s Building Blocks - Change Is HardMay 2023
Having a routine is healthy. Routine, once it is recognized and can be put into practice, reduces stress and helps to prioritize work. For example, while I was teaching the introductory course, Supply Chain Management, to undergraduates at Rutge...
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April 2023 - If A One-Time Process Feature Does Not Work, Should You Fix It?
Bill’s Building Blocks - If A One-Time Process Feature Does Not Work, Should You Fix It?
Long before the current banking crisis my New Jersey bank was merged into a larger financial banking group. The transition weekend was widely advertised, and all current bank clients were sent detailed in...
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Bill's Building Blocks March 2023 - What Do We Do Now?
Bill’s Building Blocks - March 2023What Do We Do Now?
My grandson was excited to receive a Star Wars Death Star Trench Run Lego set for his birthday. He wanted to put it together right away. After opening the box and setting aside the 105 pages of instruction, he quickly dumped six bags conta...
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