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Kenneth B. Ackerman
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Kenneth B. Ackerman, president of The Ackerman Company, can be reached at (614) 488-3165 or ken@warehousing-forum.com.
Basic Training: Turnaround hopes hinge on "supply chain relevance"
Reviving an ailing community is not about building a skilled workforce. It's about offering a relevant value-adding slot in a viable supply chain.
Basic Training: In boom times or bust, "green" is smart business
It's not easy being green during a slowdown, but that's likely what it'll take to stay in the game.
Basic Training: The secrets of effective execution
There's a lot more to getting the job done than just giving orders.
Basic Training: The case for "revergonomics"
Traditional ergonomics can go a long way toward protecting workers, but "revergonomics" can protect both workers and profits.
Basic Training: Are you ready for the rebound?
Facility expansion plans may not be top of mind for DC managers right now. Here's why they should be.
Basic Training: winning the losing battle of SKU proliferation
Product choice is a wonderful thing, except when it gums up DC and supply chain operations. Here are some ways to ease the pain of proliferating SKUs.
Basic Training: tips for taming the SKU monster
Here are some strategies for dealing with SKU proliferation.
Basic Training: the hard work of managing diversity
DC operations are turning to non-traditional sources for labor, and that brings new challenges for management.
Basic Training: sweat the details
There's a lot more to getting approval for a supply chain project than just translating its projected impact into bottom-line results.
Basic Training: why consultants?
There are lots of good reasons for hiring a consultant, but how do you find one that fits your needs?
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