Editor's Viewpoint
Innovation
Certainly the story of our past can be told in terms of a series of daunting adventures, from Marco Polo, to Columbus, Darwin to the Galápagos, to Leif Ericsson and our exploration of Mars. Today, we’re building on this legacy and using technology and innovation to grow and chart unmapped territory. Despite the recent spate of challenges to people and business, including corporate malfeasance, innovative companies and organizations continue to succeed. By applying sound strategies and taking systematic and innovative approaches, companies and organizations have demonstrated considerable resilience as they build on solid foundations. Clearly, Victor Deyglio’s article, “The Year in Review” evidences the value of innovation, integrity and purposefulness.
The importance of managerial and institutional innovation and fortitude is also woven into Pierre Massicotte’s article, “Infrastructures for Global Strategy,” which focuses on a strategy to create one of North America’s top logistics hubs.
One of the greatest calls for leadership this year came from the Council of Logistics Management’s (CLM) annual general meeting and its outstanding program delivered under the auspices of the theme, “The Rules Are Changing.” This program was designed to address the knowledge, skills and mindset required from all of us in this rapidly changing world. We’re honored this issue publish Dr. David Closs’ article, “View of the Logistics Integrator.” In his inaugural column Dr. Closs provides an insightful overview of some of the most salient topics covered at this year’s CLM AGM.
We’re also pleased to have Ross Reimer and Dr. Linda Ferguson begin their first of many columns in this issue, which affords a clear and reasoned strategy to find the finest people for a logistics practice.
These are only a few of the exceptional articles and authors published in this winter edition. It’s these professionals who truly define LQ and enable it to fulfill its distinctive mandate. I would also be remiss if I did not convey my deepest appreciation to all the members of LQ’s Advisory Board (page 9), and the direction they’ve provided through two round table meetings this year. I am thankful for their encouragement of innovation and best practices in this magazines as well as in our exciting field.
Peace and prosperity.