There is a Latin word that appears on the great seal of our country: E pluribus Unum. These unprecedented times have put the spotlight on it: Out of many, ONE. I was raised in Africa. From a childhood, I had more black people around me and taking care of me than a normal Indian boy.... Continue Reading →
The Strength to Fail
As Supply Chain leaders we constantly fail. Failure to predict demand; failure to predict spend; failure to make product available; failure to execute profitably; failure to support our team; failure to catch a trend; failure to be prepared for the unexpected; failure to respond fast enough; failure to have the right product at the right... Continue Reading →
Management Style!
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 →
Happy Fourth of July
Happy Fourth of July