John Glenn became the first American to orbit the Earth on Mercury-Atlas 6 on February 20, 1962, just a few days after I was born. I grew up watching the Apollo Space Program launches including the six launches that sent humans to the moon and back. Like many kids back then I dreamed of being a test pilot and an Astronaut. I partially achieved that dream by becoming an …
Six Must Have Supply Chain Capabilities for Success in the Food and Beverage Industry
Last week we shared five capabilities to help take the Food & Beverage supply chain to the next level. Today, we continue this conversation and look at six must have capabilities that drive supply chain improvement for F&B manufacturers. The food & beverage industry faces a lengthy list of unique challenges from long raw material lead-times and volatile commodity …
Connections 2011: Day 1
We are just wrapping up a great first day here in Orlando. It is amazing to see so many customers in one place. Attendance was up nearly 40%. The level of interest highlights the importance of supply chain in the success of a company. In speaking with many companies today I get a sense of optimism in the air with many looking at how technology can help them better manage their …
