Art Koch’s Profit Chain® Series
Volume 1 | Number 1 | January 2021
As we exited 2020, I stepped back and reflected on the past year, looking forward with optimism for 2021. Even though 2020 was a troubled year, I’m not going to rehash the details. I believe there are multiple bright spots of hope ahead and an excellent reason to have confidence in humanity.
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Art Koch’s Profit Chain® Series
Volume 3 | Number 12 | December 2020
With any significant event, crisis, or seismic economic shift, there will always be the opportunity for agile enterprises to fill the void the disruption creates.
The COVID pandemic drastically hastened the retreat from globalization, and depending on the survey, 67% to 84% of North American executives say they are increasing reshoring initiatives. The withdrawal from globalization creates opportunities for enterprises that can work quickly and have a depth of expertise to seize the moment.
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Unlock the Art of Change™ Series – December 2020
Don’t become a victim of complacency.
When we slow down or stop, the competition is better positioned to reach our customers.
The embodiment of excellence is always to be moving forward.
Don’t let complacency become your barrier to excellence.
Don’t become a victim of complacency.
When we slow down or stop, the competition is better positioned to reach our customers.
The embodiment of excellence is always to be moving forward.
Don’t let complacency become your barrier to excellence.
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Blogging The Art of Change™ – November 2020
Hi Team Art!
November has been a hectic month. My current clients have been keeping be busy COVID related supply chain opportunities and inventory velocity improvements. The reoccurring issues related to COVID is demand variability related to shutdowns and locating quality suppliers to successfully reposition manufacturing closer to customers.
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Art Koch’s Profit Chain® Series
Volume 3 | Number 11 | November 2020
During my supply chain management career, I’ve learned and understood how our roles support the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors are charged with two key elements that supply chain professionals can impact: risk mitigation and shareholder value. We reduce risk by building sustainable processes, inclusive teams, and developing supplier partners. We improve corporate valuation by lowering the total cost of ownership (TCO) and increasing inventory velocity.
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Every day some events occur to us that we have ZERO control over.
However, we have 100% control over our response.
For example, a draw bridge, train crossing, or an auto accident may delay your commute home from a long day’s work. Rather than getting mad or angry, use the newly found time to your benefit.
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Happy Halloween Team Art!
October has been a busy month! We traveled to Spain to see my father-in-law; I had my 60th birthday and attended Christina and John’s beautiful wedding.
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Art Koch’s Profit Chain® Series
Volume 3 | Number 10 | October 2020
What if I were to tell you that you have an untapped resource within your organization and that it’s free to you if you know how to slow down and dive in and find it? It is how leaders discover, cultivate, and sustain the hidden genius in their organization.
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Competition has been and always will be tough, so get over it!
What if I were to tell you that you have an untapped resource within your organization and that it’s free to you if you know how to slow down and find it?
Lead from the HEART.
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Hi Team Art!
An update on our COVID-19 journey.
I’m still mostly hunkered down in Miami and getting out to eat couple times per week, but to only low density and with outdoor seating.
Thus far, I’ve have been COVID free.
We went on our first flight in five months to Michigan to see our Mother. She is 89 years; we were finally able to visit her at the assisted living home.
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