I was on a Zoom call yesterday (one of 9), and we broke into groups to answer the question of what we most want to do post lockdown. Haircuts beat going to the bar! It is especially tough when you are on video 10 to 12 hours a day! I think the group feels a bit like this woman…

The same issue is occurring in business. What type of maintenance are you deferring due to lockdown? Should you continue to defer this maintenance type activity?

One Tip to Implement This Week:

Of course, the answer is “it depends”. We shouldn’t do everything just because we used to do it; in fact, the lockdown has created the opportunity to reexamine our focus. Take advantage of this opportunity to figure out where to focus. Perform a rapid assessment, prioritize what you should pursue and proceed with essential go-forward maintenance. If you’d like to hear more about these priorities, read my eBook, Future-Proofing Manufacturing & Supply Chain Post COVID-19

We have also launched a rapid Future-Proofing Manufacturing & Supply Chain assessment if you’d like assistance with the process. Contact us if you are interested. Stay safe and healthy. We continue to post coronavirus resources, write blog articles on navigating coronavirus as well as “beyond lockdown” strategies, and we are sponsoring APICS Inland Empire‘s “Navigating Through Volatility” webinar series. Join us and learn more here.

Since the lockdown will carry forward for several months in some form or fashion, we will be expanding our webinar series and providing additional resources to help you think about how to thrive in this pre-vaccine environment.  Let us know if you have topics you’d like addressed. We would love your feedback.