Defining and Controlling Costs
Navigating growth gets tricky if you lose perspective on spending. Keep costs under control by identifying the spot where people, process and technology work best.
Innovate or Die
In today's economic environment, slow and steady progress, a continuous improvement philosophy and a low-cost producer, commodity focus will likely result in death.
Keys to Plant Management Success
To succeed in today's environment, it is no longer desirable to have a world class operation focused on providing a value add while maximizing resources; it is a requirement.
Leverage the Transferability of Best Practices
Leveraging the transferability of best practices involves the following key items.
Why Start with Inventory Accuracy?
As companies set priorities for 2010 or next year's budget, it is important to understand where to start.
Quality
Even the founder of lean principles, Toyota can falter on quality; thus, anyone can lose their edge - yet it is cornerstone to business success.
Sustainability – who knew that it’s common sense?
These are just a few sustainable ideas. They are largely common sense and do not require significant capital/cash.
Safety
Integrate safety into workplace culture through daily routines and common sense practices.
Execution: The Difference Between Profit & Loss
Those clients who are able to execute strategies and plans are those who are the most successful – grow the business even in a downturn and improve profitability.
Is Your Inventory System Working?
In my experience in working with clients across multiple industries, geographies and sizes, I have no doubt that effective inventory management is far from a no-brainer, yet implementing a few secrets to success can yield dramatic bottom line results.