A Planning Mindset
Have you heard of the PDCA model (Plan, Do, Check, Act)?
Have you heard of the PDCA model (Plan, Do, Check, Act)?
To achieve significant progress on new organizational processes or systems tackle the fundamental to do list first: understand your current processes to figure out where the opportunities for improvement and systems leverage lie.
Are you staying on top of the latest trends? What is your competition doing?
Since Amazon impacts are prevalent in manufacturing and distribution businesses, my firm conducted a research study on these impacts and dug deeper into which we should pay attention to.
Rushing forward without pertinent tools and processes can hinder your business goals. A systems pragmatist will gain traction by strengthening fundamental areas.
Rather than trying to modernize at every turn seek to leverage your I.T. department to provide maximum efficiency without non-value added work.
Take a fresh look at your processes. You'll be surprised by what a review could uncover.
Lean benefits are not found in a three-day workshop, but rather arise and are sustained through culture change.
Following business processes that are known to work is the cornerstone of a successful supply chain business.
The latest trends, programs and technology might be exciting; however, they are not typically what will drive results. Instead, the right combination of people focused on business systems process review will typically lead to increased margins, efficiencies, service levels and cash flow. Will you take the time to achieve business process ROI?