Procurement Goals: We Don’t Need Any Toner
A former coworker and good buddy of mine is a Purchasing Manager for a mid-size manufacturing company. He always had a lot on his plate and more often than not, he would greet fellow colleagues to his office with “I can’t take it no mo’!”, “Please. Leave. Now.” or “I don’t want your ____”. I […]
Unlocking Business Agility: How the Power Platform Empowers Business Users
Empower Business Teams to Build Custom Apps Back in the mid-80’s, my mom brought an electric drip coffee maker up to our cabin in Minnesota. Before that, my family would use the mid-century kitchen staple: the stovetop percolator. Without getting into the details, making a decent cup of coffee in a percolator is time-consuming and […]
D365 Supply Chain Management: Because Guesswork is Not a Strategy
Goodbye spreadsheets, hello real-time visibility Supply chain management is a delicate balancing act. Too much inventory? You’re stuck with pallets of unsold product gathering dust. Not enough? Customers are left empty-handed, and suddenly you’re in crisis mode, scrambling to make up for lost sales. If you’ve ever had to explain to an executive why a […]
Committing to Accurate Barcodes: Because Royal Doulton Looks Weird Next to a Sippy Cup
Take a moment and think about the most exciting and joyful moment of your wedding. If you aren’t married, then try to imagine it. What did you pick?The expression of your love and faithfulness to your spouse? While that’s a sweet sentiment, you’re wrong. Throwing a party for your family and friends? Barring the judgmental […]
From Cozy Coupe to the Real Deal: Why Training is the Key to Success
Twenty-five years ago, almost to the day, I was the picture of pure excitement. It was my 15th birthday, and I was standing in line at the DMV, ready to get my driver’s permit. After years of studying car magazines, playing with Matchbox cars, and perfecting my laps around the house in my Cozy Coupe, […]
Business Insights for Employee Evaluations or: Why No One Cares What You Think, KAREN!
When people think of Business Insights—specifically Microsoft Power BI—they typically associate it with financial or sales analysis. And why not? Money makes or breaks a business. But let’s not forget that people drive sales, control costs, and manage customer satisfaction. So, how do you track people? Informally, you get vague, off-the-cuff comments (“Karen’s just not […]