And what companies can do about it.
Tag: Operations strategy
Project Managers, Focus on Outcomes — Not Deliverables
Shift the focus from what you’re building to why you’re building it.
How Kenvue De-Risked Its Supply Chain
Three capabilities the consumer health company invested in after demand surged during the pandemic.
What Fast-Moving Companies Do Differently
Four lessons from successful firms.
How Middle Market Companies Can Avoid a Liquidity Crisis
By closing the loop between sales and operations, they can generate more cash and profits.
Operations in an Era of Radical Uncertainty
To maintain competitive advantage in a multi-crisis world, operations and strategy must become even more intertwined.
The Next Supply-Chain Challenge Isn’t a Shortage — It’s Inventory Glut
Strategies for reducing excess inventory, stemming the rate of inventory change, and preventing the situation from happening in the future.
E-Commerce Platforms Must Prioritize the Consumer-Influencer Relationship
Turn the emotional relationships your company has with its followers into revenue.
It’s Time for a New Model for Operations Management
Companies can no longer consolidate decision-making at the top.
How to Address the Supply-Chain Staffing Crisis
It’s more complicated than simply implementing new technologies.
How to Get Honest and Substantive Feedback from Your Customers
Businesses can’t improve the quality of their operations without it.
How Off-the-Shelf Tech Can Make Factories More Profitable
Especially for smaller companies.
How to Compete with a Fast-Growing Disruptor
Is it possible to grow while still responding to the markets you serve?
How Tony’s Chocolonely Created a Purpose-Driven (and Profitable) Supply Chain
A case study of the popular Dutch chocolate company.
Smaller Companies Must Embrace Risk Management
A three-part framework for boosting your organization’s resilience in a volatile world.