The way I see it. At work. At home. And everything in between.
Very often I get asked this question, "what is my management style?". People have often tried in the past to classify it according to 4 classic styles: Authoritarian: hold onto as much power and decision-making as possible Paternalistic: Akin to a parent/child relationship – leader seen as a “father-figure” Democratic: Focus of power is more... Continue Reading →
I recently read a joint announcement that the largest ocean carriers confirmed formation of a global industry association of ocean shipping lines. The intent is to create free, open-source information technology to decrease friction in the industry and increase transparency, according to the announcement. The first step is to write common data standards to increase... Continue Reading →
As a person of Indian origin, I often get asked what are the best places to taste Indian cuisine in Atlanta. While Indian restaurants are springing up everywhere in town, here is a list of restaurants as of November 2018, that I would go for. Zyka in Decatur. It is North India/North Western Frontier Cuisine.... Continue Reading →
There used to be a time when supply chains were simple, focused on planning, local manufacturing and delivering product to market. Then came outsourced manufacturing and globalization. Cost savings was the primary driver and lean principles became key. Supply chains developed a value stream that eliminated waste, time, and ensured a smooth and predictable output.... Continue Reading →
In today's global digitally disruptive economy, where the basics of business are being turned on their heads (the world’s largest taxi company owns no taxis, the world’s most valuable retailer owns no inventory, the folks who are crushing the eye wear industry, and the list goes on...) the one thing that stands tall is a... Continue Reading →
In 2017, it was all doom and gloom. Retail bankruptcies, store closures, and the decline of the department stores all contributed to this term 'retail apolcalyse' and numerous discussions among analysts about the death of retail as we have known it to be. However, most retail executives sat tight, focused on the fundamentals and amped... Continue Reading →
It is extremely important to sleep. If you don't; your productivity goes down, you don't think well and as shared in this article, it could harm you in a lot of ways. That's why it is important to invest in sleep. Get the best mattress, bed, adjustable base and sleep well. So you can wake... Continue Reading →
Happy Fourth of July
On Feb 15 2018, I hit a milestone that I would not have thought of 6 months back. I am off the “overweight” category as defined by the CDC based on BMI calculations. Feeling good. If I am not eating too much at your parties or keeping pace with drinks; don’t feel offended. I would... Continue Reading →
I have a solution for everyone who wants to partake in #DeleteFacebook. Me! I will not do it for free. I will charge you for the service so you don't feel like you are the product. I will tell you what I will provide, but first let me tell you what I need. I need... Continue Reading →
Supply Chain Boy 