by Janice Marquardt | Nov 25, 2025 | Uncategorized
The teams I’ve worked with have grown to know that when they are working with Janice, they’re also working with Past Janice. Past Janice can be one of my favorite people; she does so many things for Current Janice that make my life easier. But it wasn’t always that...
by Janice Marquardt | Nov 11, 2025 | Uncategorized
I’m late writing my article this week. Not because I was traveling or because I was sick, but because I used up all my energy extroverting (is that a word?) and simply had nothing left. Some of you who know me know I’m an introvert, although I can also present in...
by Janice Marquardt | Nov 4, 2025 | Supply Chain Career
So you are (or have) a new supply chain leader. Congratulations, opportunity abounds! And so do pitfalls. Traps. Challenges. Whether you are part of a team with a new leader, managing a new leader, or you are the new leader, today’s post is for you. I have led new...
by Janice Marquardt | Oct 21, 2025 | Creative Solutions, Processes
People often tell me starting their own business is their dream. They imagine a world with fewer meetings, more control over their own schedule, and being their own boss. While all these things are somewhat true, there’s definitely a “the grass is greener” effect in...
by Janice Marquardt | Jul 1, 2025 | Processes, Savings
A few months ago, I had the immense privilege of working with the team at Iowa State University’s Center for Industrial Research and Service (CIRAS) to assess the supply chains at eight small Iowa-based manufacturers. The lessons we learned and their common threads...
