Often considered to be the domain of the CFO, cash flow can be impacted by more than just finance and accounting. Sales, operations, supply chain … Continue reading →

One of the keystones of Lean (back when it was called World Class Manufacturing) was The Customer Defines Quality. Simply put, if you want to … Continue reading →

Many companies start Performance Improvement initiatives with 5S, a Lean tool that involves workplace organization. 5S reduces clutter in offices, warehouses and manufacturing floors and … Continue reading →

Most companies measure their progress in numbers – revenue growth, profit growth, EBITDA, shipped on time, market share and so on, but actually, some of … Continue reading →

Consolidating the supplier base can result in dramatic cost reduction. In Rick’s Materials Management Manifesto, the sixth element is, Too Many Suppliers Spoil the Soup. … Continue reading →

Many companies start Continuous Improvement initiatives with 5S, workplace organization. This reduces clutter in offices, warehouses and manufacturing floors and creates quick, visible improvements to … Continue reading →

How do you respond when there is a sudden, unexpected shift in either your customer base or supplier base? Recently Prime Minister May of Great … Continue reading →

Earlier this week I sent out a Growth Accelerator newsletter about why it’s essential to keep evolving and growing your business, especially when things are … Continue reading →

Recently I was fishing with a friend who is CFO of a significant ski industry company. He mentioned he’d been looking at their retail operations … Continue reading →

A buyer’s primary job is to buy, right? Many companies require that buyers or purchasers simply execute purchase orders; assemble, issue and score RFQs; and … Continue reading →