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Joan Adams

Joan S. Adams has consulted for industrial clients for more than 15 years. She headed DITT, the consultancy arm of the French National Utility, Electricité de France, and was a managing consultant at A.T. Kearney. Later, she started Pierian, a consultancy that brings sustained and measurable success through operational excellence, customer focus, and competitive market strategy. Joan Adams speaks French and Spanish. She has worked on projects in Europe, Central America, Africa, Asia as well as North America. She has engineering degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and MIT. She also has an MBA from the Wharton School. She can be reached at adams@pierian.net.
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ARTICLES

Blind Spots And The Law Of Unintended Consequences

Joan Adams
May 1, 2010
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New import tariffs will bring a whole new bunch of surprises to our shores.
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Seven Day Replenishment

Joan Adams
January 1, 2010
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Imagine that you could get any item you currently stock in seven days or less.
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The State Of U.S. Manufacturing - MAPI Publishes A Report

Joan Adams
December 1, 2009
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The U.S. continues to be the source for innovation.
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The Goal

Joan Adams
November 1, 2009
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A constraint determines your overall speed.
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What's Killing U.S. Manufacturers

Joan Adams
October 1, 2009
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It is time to change focus.
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Domestic Vs. Foreign PVF Manufacturers

Joan Adams
September 1, 2009
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The number one complaint I hear from distributors is lead time.
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Self-Service: Curse Or Competitive Advantage?

Joan Adams
August 1, 2009
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Your customers will love you for it.
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Lessons From McDonald's

Joan Adams
July 1, 2009
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PVF wholesalers can learn how to improve customer loyalty from the fast-food giant.
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Best And Worst Of Times

Joan Adams
June 1, 2009
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It is time to change some of our thinking.
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Lean For Sales

Joan Adams
April 1, 2009
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Shorten the order cycle time to improve cash flow.
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