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Is the U.S. Government or a competitor in charge of the Congressional hearings involving Toyota?
Today’s Business Thought Leaders segment with author and industry expert Bill Michels was incredible. Of the several noteworthy observations Michels provided, his revelation that the current Congressional hearings regarding the Toyota recall has the Japanese manufacturer actually giving testimony before a competitor raises a number of red flags. The moment that the U.S. Government became […]
New Business Thought Leaders Series Launched on the PI Window on Business Show
February 19, 2010
As announced in my December 31st, 2009 post “Exciting New Vistas Await the PI Window on Business Show in 2010” on the PI Window on Business Blog, we have launched the new Business Thought Leaders Series in which we will be joined by industry experts to share their perspectives on the key areas of everyday […]
Thought Leaders Segment: Introducing Bill Michels
February 19, 2010
As a past guest on the PI Window on Business Show Bill Michels discussed the collapse of the GM domestic supply chain on the August 11th segment “Intersecting Ideals: Why GM’s Supply Chain is in a State of Ruin,” and the implications of government policy as a member of an international guest panel for the […]
Interactive Intelligence in Real-Time: The ADR Academy’s New Adaptive Learning Program
February 9, 2010
“Companies are scrambling to keep the skills of their buyers and supply managers up to the task of responding to wildly fluctuating costs and availability of key supplies. They need high quality training courses that are easily and instantly available,” said ADR North America CEO Bill Michels, C.P.M. “The ADR Academy fills that need with […]
Author and Distinguished Supply Chain Expert Bill Michels to Become Regular Guest in the New Thought Leaders Segment on PI Window on Business
January 6, 2010
As announced here in my December 31st post “Exciting New Vistas Await the PI Window on Business Show in 2010,” we have launched the new Thought Leaders segment in which we will be joined by industry experts like high tech entrepreneur and investment expert Brad Feld who will provide insights on the state of the […]
On-Demand Broadcast of “Intersecting Ideals: Why GM’s Supply Chain is in a State of Ruin” Now Available
August 11, 2009
In what was a fast-paced, insightful discussion with industry expert Bill Michels, we get to the heart of the issues behind the precipitous collapse of the GM domestic supply chain – and the North American auto industry in general. Several of the key points that were discussed include the fact that margin sustainability from the […]
Did an Anti-North American Sentiment and Arrogance Undermine Andersson’s Tenure at GM?
August 6, 2009
On the August 11th PI Window on Business Show I will be talking with three time honoree as a Supply and Demand Chain Executive’s “Pros To Know,” and co-author of the book “Transform Your Supply Chain” Bill Michels, regarding General Motor’s precipitous fall in relation to their supply chain strategy. Like previous segments, I spend […]
GM and Procter & Gamble Articles Stirs Both Controversy and Interest Overseas
August 4, 2009
The Shared Services & Outsourcing Network or SSON recently published a two-part article entitled The Trend Towards Vendor Consolidation examining the developing tendency among large-scale organizations towards reducing the number of vendors with whom their procurement departments have to deal. That article was prompted by a debate – still ongoing – between analysts and commentators […]
The Gathering Storm (What is Behind LinkedIn Policy Regarding Member Usage?)
July 30, 2009
I would have to say that my July 28th interview with Neal Schaffer (including the lead-up to the actual broadcast) was equal parts interesting, thought provoking and to a certain degree surreal. While the segment answered as many questions as it created, based on the flurry of calls, e-mails and yes even responses to my […]
Procurement Insights 
February 24, 2010
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