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Dr. Edward Knab - Productivity Coach
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Who is Ed Knab, the person?
Dr. Knab's 30 year professional career has been focused on the expansion of Global Markets. Knab spent 20 years developing the Global Supply Chains in the Hardware, Office Products, Furniture Industries and established a global supply network of over 400 independent manufactures across Southeast Asia. Dr. Knab owned and operated a 1.2 million sq ft Foreign Trade Zone in the state of Michigan specializing in Automotive, Office Furniture and Food Distribution.
Why is Ed a Supply Chain Expert?
As a consultant Knab's company Productivity Constructs has been a leader in providing customized industrial design leadership for global supply chains and automated distribution networks. Dr. Knab has automated dozens of distribution centers and manufacturing facilities, including WMS, EDI, and RF extending the information across the Global Supply Chain.
What can Ed do to improve the performance of your leadership team?
Dr. Knab's company has focused its attention on driving manufacturing and distribution efficiency through the application of advanced manufacturing techniques and Green technology.
How can Ed add value to your organization?
Dr. Knab can take cost out of your organization and improve your efficiency and productivity. Knab's educational background includes graduating from James Madison College at Michigan State in International Studies, an MBA from Pepperdine University and a Doctorate in Organizational Leadership. He has authored many articles regarding the implications of globalization in the 21st century.
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Dr. Edward Knab's Blog
How much Risk is in your Global Supply Chain?
Posted on November 19, 2009 at 12:00am —
Managing Supply Chain Risk
At the same time, overall jet sales for the year are way down. As of May 2009 the Boeing web site report… Continue
Posted on October 19, 2009 at 2:59am —
The Science of Selecting the proper ERP Solution
The Science of Selecting the proper ERP Solution
By: Dr. Edward F. Knab
Most organizations are ill equipped to select the most appropriate ERP solution, the task is daunting and if not given the appropriate attention can expose the organization to a significant risk. There is an almost infinite number of horror stories associated with th
… ContinuePosted on September 23, 2009 at 12:44pm —
Global Risk and Your Weakest Link!
In a global economy, supply chain risk, means you are “only as good as your weakest link”. Doing business across the globe is an inherently risky business. Supply chain managers have always understood this risk and because of it live in an uncertain universe. After driving prices down across the global supply base for the past four or five years, many supply chain managers have received plenty of accolades from senior management. However, if their supply network begins t
… ContinuePosted on September 16, 2009 at 1:03pm —
Four Critical Characteristics of Veracious Leaders
The largest global shortfall is that of leadership; if you don’t believe it, look around. We are surrounded by politicians, bankers, financial advisors, real estate brokers, government officials, charities, educators and others, that all have their hand in the collective cookie jar and espouse to be leaders.
We have conditioned most people to believe that they are not qualified, trained, have th
… ContinuePosted on September 13, 2009 at 5:00pm —
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