In uncertain business climates, countless organizations focus on traditional belt-tightening and layoffs. At times, layoffs may be called for to meet the changing needs of the market; however, because of how the business environment has evolved in recent years, traditional forms of cost cutting don’t “cut it.” [Read more…]
Increasingly complex supply chains are requiring more and more visibility and transparency to help prevent delays due to geopolitical instability, labor challenges, weather events, and transportation disruptions. And then there is the looming potential for trade policy change in the uncertain political environment. Permanently addressing these issues and achieving a more resilient and robust supply chain requires a planned, strategic approach, following these six steps. [Read more…]
The past three years have led organizations through one disruption after another. Leaders had come to believe that proactive planning and decision making were made impossible by the roller coaster environment. More than ever, proactive planning around strategy and execution is vitally important. Customers, suppliers, stakeholders, and employees at all levels of the organization are in dire need of rejuvenation that comes with sound organizational direction and stability. Four questions we should be asking to help build an intentional strategy are: [Read more…]
