Monthly Archives: November 2011

Get Rid of Busyness So You Can Get Down to Business

Posted on November 28, 2011 by

Running a business can sometimes feel a lot like busywork. How much time do you spend writing reports, balancing accounting records and making sure you have enough products in your inventory? Wouldn’t you rather spend that time on something more … Continue reading →

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Time to Face the Music and Start Using Lean ERP

Posted on November 22, 2011 by

Remember the good ol’ days when you needed giant speakers attached to a cassette player to create a proportionately huge amount of noise? Now you can do the same thing with a device that’s tinier than a driver license: Apple’s … Continue reading →

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Are Your Employees Playing with the Box, Not the Toy?

Posted on November 14, 2011 by

Have you ever bought a child an expensive toy and then been bitterly disappointed when they completely ignore the toy in favor of the box it came in? It’s funny but frustrating. What was the point of getting such an … Continue reading →

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McDonald’s Supersizes Inventory to Solve Supply Chain Issues

Posted on November 8, 2011 by

There are many reasons why McDonald’s is the most popular fast food brand in the world. It’s not just that they have clever ads, catchy jingles and decent food for low prices. I think the main reason is much more … Continue reading →

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