- Why can't we ship on time?
- Why do we have so much inventory yet we run out of parts?
- How much can we grow without adding staff?
- Is there an opportunity to significantly improve our gross profit margin?
- Can we free up working capital for other investment opportunities?
The R. Pay Company partners with small and middle market companies to provide breakthrough results in business operations. We quickly uncover the real issues behind the questions, identify high leverage solutions and deliver lasting results. Find out how we do this...
Rick's blog, Operations Payoff, is your source for news and insights into Operations and Supply Chain Management.
Managing customer demand can help reduce costs and improve performance. In this new video, Rick shares how companies can use Sales and Operations Planning to set appropriate production capacity and have happier customers.
For more information on ways to smooth customer demand, please visit Rick's blog, OperationsPayoff.com.
In my last Executive Briefing I shared some of the characteristics of successful companies who have harnessed the power of speed and agility to gain competitive advantage. Part II of Leadership and Strategy in a Lean Environment looks at the four elements of operations strategy and what you as a leader can do to stay ahead of the pack.
Protecting your margins against raw material price volatility is more critical today than ever. On March 8th, 2012, Rick Pay and Steve Rosvold presented a seminar for Executives, "Hedging Your Bets: Enhance Profitability and Protect Your Gross Margin From Raw Materials Price Volatility." CEOs and CFOs were invited to learn how hedging and supply chain management strategy can contribute to a company's profitability. Click here to view a description of the seminar.