This article addresses a discussion with Sergio Retamal, Chairman of the Board, CEO, and Founder of Global4PL Supply Chain Services.  He has led global logistics for Fortune 100 companies, and has taught logistics and held board positions with the California … Read More >

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Professionals can miss areas of opportunity for supplier cost reduction and management.  Usually when we think about costs management, the manufacturing, retail, or wholesale environment comes to mind.  Service industries usually do not take top rung.  However, all industries as … Read More >

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Challenges of Risks Risks management is a major consideration for controlling costs and driving a company toward strength and excellence.  Foregoing risk management can threaten sound financial management as well as the going concern of a company.  Ignoring or down … Read More >

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The book, Customer-Driven Budgeting: Prepare, Engage, Execute, addresses critical operational challenges not normally considered in the budget process or other budget books. Businesses cannot afford a hit and miss strategy. Money management is a priority in today’s economic environment. Taxes, … Read More >

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