The Massive Congestion at the SoCal Ports & Implications
There is massive congestion at the L.A. and Long Beach ports. The latest figures from the Journal of Commerce shows 63 container ships in the harbor (34 awaiting berths and 29 at the berths). Terminals are full and dwell times have doubled. The situation isn't good, and manufacturers, distributors [...]
Learning About Supply Chain & Upcoming Virtual Classes from APICS Inland Empire
The Prominence of Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Technology
Although much is in doubt as we go into 2021, there is one area that is certain. Manufacturing, supply chain and technology will be prominent, essential and progressive. According to Bloomberg, an Institute for Supply Management gauge of factory activity unexpectedly increased to 60.7 from 57.5. To support vaccine [...]
Favorite Charities 2020
During these unprecedented times and especially as the holiday season is upon us, it is an important time to think about charities. We included a donation in our holiday cards for the Cancer Research Institute. 87 cents of every dollar spent goes to programs. Several relatives and friends have [...]
The Vaccine and the Supply Chain
I was recently interviewed in the media about the coronavirus vaccine and the supply chain. Thus, I took a deep dive into the process and, of course, I am also looking forward to getting back to seeing family, traveling and enjoying a lunch in a restaurant! What I found [...]
Representing the U.S. at The World Manufacturing Forum
The Critical Importance of Leadership
A Fractured Tooth & The Power of the Customer Experience
Well, no doubt about it, when it rains, it pours. I had a tooth ache that lasted about a week, and so I called my dentist. They took an X-ray, and it didn't really show anything; however, when looking with a microscope, they could see the fracture. We had [...]
Zoom Fatigue and How to Stay Engaged
Lots of people are complaining of Zoom fatigue. Do you have Zoom fatigue? It can be a challenge to be in front of a screen and camera for 8-10 hours a day. After all, there are some days I don't have time to eat, get a drink or use [...]