The evolving situation with the outbreak of COVID-19 could be impacting your business in a great way. Observing the guidelines from health authorities on preventative measures is everyone’s responsibility to minimize the spread. From sourcing to delivery of goods and services, you could face hurdles. How prepared is your business… [More]
Do Your Operations Need to be Re-optimized?
Dining out is a great way to have a relaxing evening with friends. There are no cooking and no mess to clean up afterward. My expectations are no different from others who love dining out: good food and service. Last week’s experience at a local restaurant was a test for… [More]
Do You Engage the Frontline Workers in Your Operational Improvement Efforts?
Customer reps are often overlooked as a source of pragmatic ideas and customer insight for re-engineering operations. As the face of your business, frontline workers play a significant role in building solid customer relationships, which ultimately affects customer loyalty, your brand, and the growth of your business. The following examples… [More]
5 Ineffective Practices with Rules You Want to Avoid
Running an effective operation requires rules. Businesses need to establish rules for acquisitions of materials and labour, capital requests, quality control, and other operating procedures. These rules formulate a framework that enables smooth execution. A lack of them, or failure to follow these rules, would lead to adverse effects. Here… [More]
The Essence of the Big Picture
With the advance of Google maps, driving around in a strange neighbourhood is not a huge challenge anymore. The voice navigation provides turn-by-turn directions. Despite the convenience, I found the first visual presentation of the origination and the destination offers a mental orientation on where I am headed. That big… [More]
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