Maximizing Your Expertise with the Right Support

As a business consultant, I’ve had the privilege of collaborating with many smart, driven leaders and teams. One thing that always stands out is that the decision makers I have worked with know their business inside and out, and they understand their challenges better than anyone else. Why Bring in a Consultant? If you know…

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Balancing Supply and Demand: Key to Business Performance

As someone who’s been helping businesses thrive for decades, I’ve learned that effective strategy development is all about finding the right balance between supply and demand. It’s a delicate dance that requires constant communication, data-driven decision-making, and the ability to adapt quickly to changing market conditions. The Universal Instrument Experience I’ll never forget the experience…

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Uncover Hidden Cost Savings in Your Overhead Processes

As companies strive to enhance profitability, reducing costs often becomes a primary focus. It’s relatively straightforward to identify waste in manufacturing or production processes. However, the same cannot be said for the transactional, administrative functions that constitute much of a business’s overhead. These “hidden” areas routinely go unnoticed, yet they hold significant potential for cost…

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Aligning Sales and Operations for Sustainable Growth

As a business leader, one of your key responsibilities is to ensure your organization can consistently meet customer demand while maintaining operational efficiency. This delicate balance is the core of sales and operations planning (S&OP)–a cross-functional process that aligns your sales forecasts with your production and inventory capabilities. Done right, S&OP creates a shared view…

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Harnessing the Power of Leader Standard Work

During a performance review, I found out my work-life balance was off because I was unknowingly doing three times the work of my colleagues. That made me rethink my approach, and I decided to give Leader Standard Work a shot. By jotting down my daily activities and sorting them into value-added or not, I figured…

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Unleash Your Operational Efficiency with Lean

Companies constantly seek ways to streamline their processes, reduce waste, and improve overall efficiency. One powerful approach that has gained widespread adoption is the implementation of lean systems. Lean manufacturing principles, originally pioneered by Toyota, have evolved into a comprehensive toolbox that can be applied across various industries to drive transformative change. At the heart…

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Operational Turnaround Strategies: Transforming Underperforming Assets into Value Drivers

Imagine walking into a once-thriving company now teetering on the brink of failure. Desks are empty, morale is low, and the future looks uncertain. For private equity partners, this scene is a call to action. Turning around underperforming assets isn’t just about tweaking a few processes; it’s about a complete transformation. It’s about taking strategic,…

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Operational Metrics and KPIs: Guiding Success in Buy and Sell Decisions

In a perfect world, a deep dive into the financials of a potential acquisition would be enough to determine whether you should make an offer.  Unfortunately, this isn’t a perfect world.  So, while considering the financials of a company during the lead up to acquisition is important, it doesn’t tell the whole story. Attractive profit…

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What to Do about Your Supply Chain Problems

In recent years, supply chain resiliency has become a critical focus for businesses across industries.  As new challenges arise and existing ones persist, organizations are reevaluating their strategies to build resilience and mitigate potential risks.     As CBS continues to work with the industry to mitigate the risk, here are some of the key trends currently…

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