Posts by Theodore Voelkel
5 Considerations to Navigate the Pitfalls of Strategic Partnerships
Strategic partnerships are complex for all companies big and small, so mitigating potential problems before they occur requires being aware of what they are are and how to handle them in advance.
Read MoreCybersecurity for Industrial Control Systems: Attacks Are Everyone’s Concern
As industrial control systems become more complex with the expansion of the IIoT, mitigation of cyberattacks becomes critically important for manufacturing, fulfillment and distribution operations.
Read MoreService-Level Agreement Best Practices for Logistics Leaders
Get the information you need to ensure your company is getting the most out of contracting with vendors with service-level agreements.
Read MoreLean Sourcing: Proactive Preparation, Effective Execution and Intelligent Iteration
If your facility is still reliant upon a fully traditional sourcing strategy, your company is likely missing out on the benefits lean sourcing can offer: simplicity, efficiency and profitability. We take a look at what lean sourcing is, how it can be implemented and some concrete examples of lean sourcing success stories.
Read MoreNational Safety Month: The History of Industrial Safety in North America
Because June is National Safety Month, Staff Management | SMX thought examining the history of industrial safety in the United States and Canada would be beneficial. Understanding the development of safety in North American industry provides us with an informed eye on the future.
Read MoreManufacturing Operations Development: Traditional Approaches Drive Success
Master the power of acting in the interest of your company and it’s strategic partners, by putting traditional economic theories to work to maximize ROI at your facility.
Read MoreOutsmart, Outstrip, Outsource: Solve Distribution and Fulfillment Recruiting Challenges
The geographic concentration of ecommerce warehouses leads to hiring difficulties, but you can solve three key distribution and fulfillment recruiting challenges by employing an outsmart, outstrip and outsource strategy.
Read MoreRecruiting: 5 Steps to Reduce Turnover in Manufacturing
Five steps you can implement at your facility to reduce turnover in manufacturing and ensure your company is one that people want to work for.
Read More5 Best Practices to Balance Your Manufacturing Procurement Strategy
While securing talent and technology at the lowest price are key, a winning manufacturing procurement strategy should be balanced between value and cost.
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