It’s a big decision, should you or shouldn’t you? The world is changing at a remarkable pace, yesterday alone I: 1. Had Kenyan green beans and asparagus from Peru delivered to my door. 2. Held a text conversation with a friend who is stuck in Austria (inconsiderate things volcanoes). 3. Sent my camera to be […]
Silver Bullets
We have a fascination with big bets, wholesale system change, outsourcing deals, new facilities. We are rewarded for thinking strategically and pulling the big leavers; consequently we are always looking for silver bullets, the one change that will make everything more efficient. All operations are big machines that deal with materials, customers, employees and products. […]
This is Mine that is Yours
We decide how we spend money in three areas: 1. Purchasing: which materials we buy. 2. Specification: what product or service we offer. 3. Efficiency: how well we convert raw materials into finished goods. These activities are controlled by the Purchasing, Brand Development and Operations departments. They have the ability to make changes that will […]
Cost Conscious Culture
Chrysler has been bailed out to the tune of over $7 billion by the US government over the past few years. In efforts to repay the loan it has taken some drastic actions. According to the free press initiatives include taking all the clocks off the walls in their headquarters in Auburn Hills. They estimate […]
The Mother of Protracted PowerPoints
Peter Bregman writes an interesting post in the HBR blog about wasted time in large organisation. He points out that employees of large organisations spend hours and hours with “unnecessary meetings, unimportant emails, and protracted PowerPoints”. He suggests a three question test to guide us on whether or not we should become involved: 1. Am […]
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