Supply chain management, traditionally, has been a complex negotiation process between customers, vendors, and suppliers. This intricate dance of agreeing on specifications, requirements, delivery, parts, and more results in a delivery schedule that customers rely on for their production needs. However, this system is not without its flaws. Last-minute disruptions can occur when vendors fail…
Data is the lifeblood of modern business. In an increasingly digital world, it’s become an integral part of who we are as companies. We invest time, money, and resources into collecting data, from labor transactions and delivery statistics to quality control and inventory levels. But the crucial question remains: what are we doing with all…
The COVID-19 pandemic reshaped how we work, challenging organizations to adapt quickly to a virtual work environment. Before the pandemic, many companies had remote work policies in place, but they were often less formal and more focused on occasional telecommuting. When the world went remote overnight, it exposed a fundamental challenge: building and maintaining a…
In 2004 I was consulting for a business who had acquired a company. Things were not going well. Production was abysmal. The culture was in ruins. No one from the acquired company seemed to have anything good to say about the parent company. I knew from day one that I had my work cut out…
There’s a classic UPS commercial where two consultants sit across from a CEO, enthusiastically pitching ideas for improving the company? The CEO, equally excited, says, “Great – go do it!” But the consultants reply, “We don’t actually do what we propose. We just propose.” It’s funny, but it’s also a bit too close to reality…
Is your company facing challenges with … Obsolete inventory. Meeting customer demand. Supply chain issues. Cash flow. Overstocked inventory. and more? You are not alone. CBS Provides Timely, Proven Solutions While these circumstances can feel overwhelming, there is help available with proven and timely solutions. Our consultants at Competitive Business Solutions regularly assist managers…
SOLUTION AREA: Operational Excellence
There are significant opportunities to improve operational processes in any company with common Continuous Improvement /Lean tools.
Organizational transformation is a continuous journey. The destination is the pursuit of perfection. Transformations require commitment, time and effort from all levels of the organization. Most companies begin the transformation process with the end in mind–improved performance, cost savings and engaged workforce … but, have they built a strong foundation to ensure success?
Read on to find out the key components that can help ensure successful change.
SOLUTION AREA: Operational Excellence, Program and Project Management
I am often asked to tour factories and provide opinions regarding the overall productivity and state of operations. Being a student of Lean principles and having a background in industrial engineering, I can quickly analyze and perform the detailed work to calculate answers.
SOLUTION AREA: Leadership & Change Management
Now is a difficult time for almost all businesses. Some are shuttered and experiencing the worst economic trauma imaginable. For others, the demand for their products might be soaring, but the health and well-being of their employees seems almost impossible to ensure. Each of these situations have employees, managers, and executives in places that they could not have imagined just a few months ago.
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