Most would agree that you cannot, or should not, drive your car by looking in your rear view mirror. It is much safer and wiser to look forward and to focus on where you are heading or where you need to go. If we drive simply by looking through the rear view mirror, our journeys…
The distribution industry has changed a great deal over the past several years. Generational issues have led to consolidation. The web has forever changed information sourcing and is revolutionizing the purchasing function. Millennials are joining the distribution industry, margin erosion is continuing and customers demand a higher level of service. Overcoming these challenges is really…
As the economy becomes increasingly competitive, sustaining competitiveness and profitability requires organizations to focus on product innovation, higher quality, and faster response times, all of which must be delivered at the lowest possible cost. For many manufacturing and wholesale distribution organizations, this focus falls squarely on an effectively managed supply chain. Firms with the most…
About the Company INDUSTRY: CPG Manufacturing & Distribution LOCATION: Cincinnati, OH SYSTEM: Microsoft Dynamics GP The Gorilla Glue Company is a manufacturer and distributor of “tough, strong” glue and tape products located in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Challenge The Gorilla Glue Company was growing exponentially and needed to adjust their processes to better manage their data.…