March 28, 2015 / Material Utilization / Spend Management / Supply Chain
Say the words Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), or Customer Relationship Management (CRM) to most people and they immediately think of technology (software applications). While I have no intention of offending the companies …Read More
March 15, 2015 / Chemical Processing
Having excellent On-Stream Time is the bread and butter of any processing plant or other facility that produces chemicals, power, pulp, etc. Effective maintenance practices minimize downtime by focusing and coordinating preventive …Read More
March 10, 2015 / Food & Beverage
Recently, I reached out to one of our most charismatic team members, Charlie Payne, and got him to tell me a little bit about his approach to new projects and, more specifically, his work in the food and beverage industry. Charlie is a Senior …Read More
March 6, 2015 / Spend Management / Supply Chain
A colleague was relating a conversation he had with a CFO of a $1 billion business, he was talking about how the company reduced waste in manufacturing by 12%, the CFO then added, “… but what we really need next is a way to reduce the cost …Read More
March 3, 2015 / Chemical Processing
“Trade Value for Value– If you are not putting in more than you’re taking out, you are either a thief or a mooch. I don’t want to be either.” –Paul Harker Paul Harker is a Senior Operations Manager at USCCG and has been with …Read More
February 28, 2015 / Spend Management / Supply Chain
Recently, I came across an interesting article, The Sexiest Job in the World: Supply Chain Management by Boris Felgendreher, about the hidden allure of supply chain management and how it’s the debate team captain turned head …Read More
February 23, 2015 / Consulting / Office Politics
Everyone understands the importance of making a good first impression, but as a consultant, you’re constantly making first impressions every time you meet with a new client. Each new meeting is an opportunity to present your best self …Read More
February 17, 2015 / Asset Maintenance / Mining
Maximize Your Return on Labor by Focusing on Advance/Man Shift As one of the most valuable assets in an underground mine, the miners themselves can sometimes be overlooked when analyzing productivity and efficiency. Labor …Read More
February 9, 2015 / Asset Maintenance / Mining
I spent a couple of years at an underground mine and learned a lot about equipment maintenance strategies, enough that I was able to write a whitepaper about it. One of the things I learned is how important it is to improve the ratio of planned …Read More