dominant design, disruptive innovation, innovation, SaaS

Disruptive Innovation and the Dominant Design

Disruption is one of my favorite topics. Having spent 30 years in technology, I witnessed decades of disruptions. Microsoft Word eclipsing secretaries and typewriters, Mainframes replaced, the iPhone, online shopping and...
auto tech giants, automotive, traditional OEMS, automakers, ACES

5 Strategies Traditional OEMs are Using to Compete Against Auto Tech Giants

The automotive industry is under a siege of disruptions, and traditional auto suppliers are about to reach a make-it-or-break-it milestone—but they aren’t the only ones taking a big hit.  Traditional OEMs are...
quality management system, quality management tools, quality management

Choosing the Right Quality Management Tools for the Job

In the first part of this three-part series, I discuss quality management tools for identifying a problem, the root cause and its impact. Next I’ll dive into the quality management tool...
Promo industry, Promotions, Tariffs, Covid-19

Promo Industry Can Take a Punch, Stand Ready for the Next Blow

Over the past couple of years, the promotional products industry has run up against significant challenges, but has persevered. The promo industry has been in a tough fight against many obstacles...