Glenn Pierce

Glenn Pierce, VP of Solution Design at SDI, shares practical advice on preparing for possible disruptions during the impending UPS strike. Learn how diversification, planning, and strategic MRO management can...

Fewer qualified workers are available to maintain equipment, causing production slowdowns and stoppages. With less people going into this field and more existing personnel deciding to retire, many companies are...

How can we mitigate risk around asset downtime? What happens when OEMs or suppliers of critical materials are affected by pandemic-related issues, inflation, international conflicts, or natural disasters? Disruption has...

As the maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) supply chain evolves from a cost center to a strategic asset, organizations increasingly are seeking ways to bust through silos, align processes, add...

The 2019 3PL Study by Infosys, Korn Ferry, Penske, and Penn State, was released in conjunction with The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals’ annual conference. In addition to various...

For three days this month, over 500 professionals from private equity funds, mid-market industrials, and technology/service providers met at the Miami Beach Convention Center for the inaugural Industrial Exchange event....

Posted by Glenn Pierce on Fri, 09/28/2018 I recently came across this “oldie, but goodie” in Efficient Plant Magazine about the importance of efficiency in MRO Storerooms. The article, written...

Even as manufacturing companies race to increase their return on everything from engineering to marketing, they may be overlooking a rich source of cost savings and productivity enhancements. By engaging...

The Challenge with Data in the Indirect Spend World and The Unintended Consequences Businesses spend a huge amount of time managing their direct supply. And they should. These are the...