Harvard Business

MARCH 21, 2018

They’ll also note that “safety pays” in reducing costs, or admit they fear reputational damage following a significant incident at their company. I watched with concern as the company, under pressure from activist shareholders to increase profits, cut costs and let its safety program deteriorate.

Operations 188

Operations Chemicals System Metrics 188

Harvard Business

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Current climate reporting focuses primarily on reducing carbon emissions within companies’ direct operations and value chains, often overlooking the broader impact businesses can have on society.

Company 232

Company Guidelines Report Policies 232

Clarity Consultants

JANUARY 5, 2022

Today, companies are facing a slew of new challenges. There’s also a growing talent shortage, making it even more difficult for organizations to avoid staffing shortages and maintain full productivity. Often, the biggest key is to continuously assess your workforce and company goals. Contact us today.

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Harvard Business

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Countries around the world are enacting legislation, known as extended producer responsibility regulations, to make companies more accountable for the end-of-life phase of their products. While companies may fear that these take-back programs would lead to increased costs that drive away consumers, new research suggests differently.

Productivity 243

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Harvard Business

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

But the production and inventory planning process that many companies, especially SMEs, use are not capable of handling the uncertainty. A new inexpensive method that was developed in research involving two companies can. Disruptions have become a way of life for manufacturers. It doesn’t have to be automated but can be.

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Harvard Business

JUNE 21, 2024

A study of automation usage in warehouse and logistics companies around the world suggests that blending human labor with robotics leads to greater efficiency than full automation alone. Human-robot collaboration, employed by companies like DHL and CEVA, enhances productivity, reduces worker fatigue, and increases job satisfaction.

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Research Operations Efficiency System 238

Epicflow

JUNE 21, 2023

Among other things, this can be achieved by improving a company’s operational efficiency. How is it possible to increase operational efficiency in project-based organizations? What Is Operational Efficiency and Why Improve It? Improving operational efficiency means delivering more output with the same or less input.

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Clarity Consultants

MARCH 12, 2025

Rather than viewing eLearning as a sunk cost, many organizations approach it as a strategic advantage that enhances productivity, improves compliance, and fosters employee engagement. It assesses long-term business impact, including productivity gains, cost savings, and performance improvements.

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Harvard Business

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Cross-training employees on a variety of tasks can be a powerful tool for improving operations, as well as for attracting and retaining workers. For one thing, when employees are more productive and contribute more, companies can pay them more. It also enables more stable schedules.

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Training Training Industry Operations 245

Effective Managers

JUNE 24, 2024

Examining Practical Applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Improving Business Processes Leveraging AI into business operations has become a transformative force across various industries. AI in Streamlining Operations AI technology has made significant strides in optimizing operational efficiency.

Ethics 243

Ethics Efficiency Operations ROI 243

Harvard Business

DECEMBER 7, 2022

The “production as a service” model enables firms to contract with independent factory operators on an as-needed basis.

Company 174

Company Operations Productivity Strategy 174

Epicflow

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Its main purpose is to ensure the seamless operational performance of engineering companies, including managing engineering teams, strategic planning, solving engineering problems, overseeing engineering projects’ completion, and ensuring that the goals of an engineering organization are met. Sharing resources across multiple projects.

Engineering 248

Engineering Management Methodologies Resources 248

Tom Spencer

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Business operations teams play a critical role in the success and growth of both big companies and small startups. Let’s explore the role of business operations teams in greater detail for both big companies and small startups.

Operations 88

Operations Company Efficiency Resources 88

Harvard Business

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Technological advances and increasingly sophisticated ways of gathering and analyzing data are changing both the kinds of products and services companies can offer and are increasing competitive pressures. To meet the moment, this article argues that organizations may need to change the way they operate to innovate.

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Operations Data Meeting Productivity 253

Harvard Business

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The authors look to the example of the Dutch Lottery, or Nederlandse Loterij (NLO), which faced a wave of digital disruptors that operated in a legal gray zone offering pure online products. Its success offers other legacy companies lessons in how to navigate this process.

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Tools Operations Examples Productivity 253

Tom Spencer

OCTOBER 11, 2024

In an era where environmental consciousness is increasingly becoming a priority, companies worldwide are rethinking their supply chain strategies to minimize their environmental footprint. We’ll also look at case studies of companies leading the way in sustainable supply chain management.

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Case Studies Case Study Transportation Efficiency 78

LSA Global

MARCH 10, 2025

Net Promoter Score This global and fast-paced Life Sciences company shifted its growth strategy to meet changing market conditions. Net Promoter Score This global and fast-paced Life Sciences company shifted its growth strategy to meet changing market conditions. Job Value 98.4% Satisfaction 96.4% Job Value 98.4% Satisfaction 96.4%

Leadership 60

Leadership Company Talent Training 60

Epicflow

OCTOBER 4, 2024

In addition, problems with equipment may cause additional risks related to workers’ safety and product quality. Risks related to advanced technology use Even though manufacturers implement the latest technologies to increase operational efficiency, these technologies may pose additional risks.

Management 147

Management Resources Software Productivity 147

Tom Spencer

MARCH 8, 2024

One of the most common problems business leaders face is how to price a product. From entrepreneurs putting a new product on the market to executives at a public company revamping a product line, effective pricing is a key pillar of any successful sales and marketing strategy. Pricing strategy is not one-size-fits-all.

Productivity 158

Productivity Sales Strategy Strategy 158

Tom Spencer

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) metrics have emerged as critical tools for companies to measure and communicate their sustainability efforts. Environmental Metrics: These measure a company’s impact on the planet, including emissions, energy efficiency, waste management, water usage, and sustainability of the supply chain.

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Metrics Ethics Government Financial 78

Epicflow

JUNE 10, 2022

What should be also added here is that the aerospace engineering companies have been embracing digitalization during recent years. Issues with the supply chain lead to poor quality of products and delays in their releases. Effective Risks Management in Aerospace Engineering Companies . Problems with outsourced parts. .

Engineering 246

Engineering Management How To Risk Analysis 246

Clarity Consultants

OCTOBER 3, 2021

Most companies had to pivot without much notice, ensuring they could adjust to new rules regarding how organizations were (or weren’t) allowed to open and operate during the pandemic. Good Crisis Management Is Purposeful and Proactive: Companies with Robust Technology Strategies Were Better Prepared.

Financial 264

Financial Industry Management Guidelines 264

Consulting Matters

AUGUST 4, 2022

Today I'm talking with Lee Cockerell, the former Executive Vice President of Operations for Walt Disney resort and currently a consultant, author, and speaker. In this episode, you'll hear: How Lee evolved as a leader by shedding defensiveness and operating in trust. Why you need to create a system to be a person of your word.

Operations 156

Operations Leadership Hotels Sports 156

Clarity Consultants

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

Companies rely on Learning & Development (L&D) programs – especially eLearning – to stay competitive as industries change. Employees are more likely to stay with a company that invests in their career development and provides opportunities for continuous learning.

Metrics 147

Metrics ROI Training Training 147

Markovitz Consulting

DECEMBER 1, 2020

According to BCG’s analysis , productivity at companies that have shifted to remote work has increased between 15% and 40%. The sales, marketing, product, and customer service teams were stuck at the 11th hour (well, the 12th hour, actually) adjusting for the CEO’s violation of structure.

Boston Consulting Group 259

Boston Consulting Group Meeting Travel Productivity 259

Harvard Business

AUGUST 12, 2024

As a manager, onboarding a new hire isn’t just about providing manuals and login information, it’s about setting the employee up to operate autonomously in their role and feel comfortable within the organization.

Operations 202

Operations Meeting Development Productivity 202

Epicflow

JULY 27, 2022

Increasing employee productivity is a hot topic in every business environment today. Under conditions of high competitiveness, companies are looking for ways to encourage their people to deliver more. . What Affects Employee Productivity? Let’s figure it out in the article. . Employees’ workload.

Resources 147

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Effective Managers

JUNE 19, 2024

Leaders must now manage teams that are dispersed across various locations, requiring new strategies for communication, collaboration, and maintaining company culture. Empowering employees and trusting them to deliver results can enhance productivity and morale. Building Trust: Trust is crucial in a remote work environment.

Leadership 243

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Effective Managers

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

However, challenges such as maintaining team cohesion and managing productivity remotely will need to be addressed. Building a culturally competent workforce is becoming more important as businesses operate in an increasingly globalized world. Digital collaboration tools are also becoming indispensable in this new environment.

Trends 148

Trends Ethics Emotional Intelligence Tools 148

Epicflow

JANUARY 30, 2025

Still, effective project management requires more than profound knowledge and expertise: it demands the right tools to streamline processes, enhance team collaboration, and enable efficient decision-making everything you need to reach your companys strategic goals.

Tools 130

Tools Software Efficiency Resources 130

Consulting Matters

APRIL 24, 2020

And our topic today is really focusing on those product companies. You know what I’m talking about, the companies that have had a good run, because they had a great innovative idea. And now, somehow things have fallen off the rails, and they want to establish a company. I’m not a strict operator.

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Interviews Company Marketing Operations 156

Steve Shu Consulting

JULY 25, 2014

One the other hand, possibilities for competitive differentiation and new products seem limitless. Companies like Idomoo present companies with an opportunity to tap into behavior change using massively-automated and personalized videos. Operating Model Development. It’s an opportunity.

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Video Analysis Operations Development 230

Tom Spencer

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Learning how consulting firms operate can help you better understand what you would do as an analyst. Your business just launched a new product and needs to market it. Market trends have changed, and you want to make sure the product will reach the correct target customer. Company Website. How do Consulting Firms Work?

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Operations Consulting Boston Consulting Group Industry 88

Consulting Success

JULY 17, 2017

Start small and sell the end vision — how consultants can construct a valuable partnership with anyone from small startups to $2 billion companies. He helps incubate technology-oriented startup initiatives within other companies, including new business units, innovation areas, and new product development. Sell the vision!

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Consulting How To Construction Company 184

Steve Shu Consulting

JULY 16, 2020

Probably the most common definition out there is that management consultants are like doctors for companies (instead of doctors for people). There may also be management consultants that operate more like pharmacists. While it is true that a large bulk of consulting is about fixing company problems (e.g.,

Management 195

Management Consulting Operations System 195

Epicflow

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Let’s see how the top shipbuilding companies approach project management and learn lessons about successful project delivery based on their experiences. Hyundai Heavy Industries Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) is a top South Korean shipbuilding company that holds roughly a 15% share of the world’s shipbuilding market.

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Management Cash Flow Industry Real Estate 222

Harvard Business

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Companies benefit when employees speak up. The firm was responsible for manufacturing and sales of soaps, detergents, and other home cleaning products, and employees often encountered situations where there was compelling need to speak up about issues around current work operations. PM Images/Getty Images.

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