Epicflow

JULY 5, 2024

Epicflow serves companies running multiple complex projects with a shared resource pool operating in the following industries: aerospace and defense, automotive, telecommunications, software development, telecommunications, healthcare as well as government institutions. It has AI-powered functionality for automation and forecasting.

Tools 253

Tools Software Resources Efficiency 253

Harvard Business

MARCH 21, 2018

I thought immediately of BP and the other industrial giants whose “accelerating cost reductions” had disastrous consequences. These kinds of statements speak to a leader’s choice of values, and a failure to understand the relationships between a safe work environment and operational performance. At Cummins, Inc.,

Operations 188

Operations Chemicals System Metrics 188

Epicflow

OCTOBER 28, 2024

On the one hand, engineering project management steps are the same as those for projects in other industries: planning, scheduling, allocating resources, managing stakeholders, monitoring, etc. It was initially invented for the manufacturing industry but is widely used for managing engineering projects as well.

Engineering 248

Engineering Management Methodologies Resources 248

Clarity Consultants

JUNE 10, 2021

During the pandemic, the travel, leisure, and hospitality industries ground to a near halt. Many companies were not allowed to operate for several months, and even as reopenings move forward, many had their maximum capacities limited.

Training 279

Training Training Travel Industry 279

Epicflow

DECEMBER 14, 2023

At present, the construction industry is undergoing a substantial transformation. Read further to learn what construction trends are going to shape the industry in 2024, and how it’s expected to address current challenges and ensure sustainable growth. Other Construction Management Trends and Challenges in 2024 1.

Construction 144

Construction Trends Industry Energy 144

Harvard Business

APRIL 15, 2024

From the takeoff and landing of a space shuttle to managing uncontrollable bleeding in the operating room, there are vital lessons to be learned from these industries and adapted into others. Space exploration and health care have cornered the market in this level of preparation.

Industry 240

Industry Operations Training Training 240

Successful Independent Consulting

JANUARY 28, 2025

On-Demand by RGP : Specializes in operational and implementation support; projects tend to be longer-term roles focusing on functional expertise like accounting, finance, HR, IT, and supply chain. SolomonEdwards : Provides financial, operational, and technology consulting. boutique firms digital marketing Atlanta").

Cash Flow 195

Cash Flow Consulting Intellectual Property Resumes 195

Harvard Business

MAY 10, 2024

Researchers engaged with organizations across a variety of industries, each at a different stage of implementing responsible AI. They identified four key moves — translate, integrate, calibrate, and proliferate — that leaders can make to ensure that responsible AI practices are fully integrated into broader operational standards.

How To 247

How To Engineering Data Operations 247

Chad Barr

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Why AI Matters Across Industries AI is transforming industries at an unprecedented rate. Business Operations : Virtual assistants scheduling meetings, automating reminders, and handling repetitive tasks seamlessly. Optimize : Regularly review and refine the impact of AI on your operations. A standout example is Netflix.

Tools 98

Tools Benchmarking Operations Healthcare 98

Epicflow

JUNE 10, 2022

Speaking about the risk-bearing events affecting aerospace engineering projects, we can divide them into three groups: project management, engineering risks, and those that are typical for the aerospace and defense industry. Risks specific for the aerospace and defense industry. Operational risk management .

Engineering 246

Engineering Management How To Risk Analysis 246

Harvard Business

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

As reliance on data and analytics continues to expand across industries from agriculture to manufacturing, health care to financial services, it stands to reason that the next generation of data leaders will have far-reaching roles that impact strategy, decision-making, operations, and countless other functions.

Data 254

Data Development Financial Operations 254

Harvard Business

JANUARY 3, 2024

This article outlines three key reasons for the growth of China’s EV sector: experimenting in adjacent industries, encouraging operational solutions, and doubling down on core technology. What can companies looking to scale up their innovations learn from their approach?

Marketing 251

Marketing Automotive Operations Sales 251

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 219

Ethics Efficiency Operations ROI 219

Harvard Business

DECEMBER 29, 2023

And how specifically did it change the way you operate? We heard from readers in a variety of different industries, writing in from various corners of the world. As we close out 2023, we asked our readers: Did an HBR article make a meaningful impact on the way you think, work, or lead this year?

Energy 245

Energy Operations Industry Management 245

Harvard Business

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Leaders can use an approach called balanced benchmarking, borrowed from operations management, to conduct a needs assessment and apply training where it can be most effective. The author explains how this approach was applied at a firm in the legal services industry and offers five strategies for implementation.

ROI 240

ROI Development Benchmarking Operations 240

Harvard Business

DECEMBER 8, 2023

GE is well known as an “academy company” — a talent incubator that exports effective leaders to other organizations and even industries.

Company 252

Company Talent Survey Interviews 252

Harvard Business

OCTOBER 11, 2023

In every industry, many large corporations have teams that help bridge outdated, disconnected systems, and databases. Without them, there is no way companies can upgrade their technology without causing disruption to their operations.

System 240

System Data Operations Industry 240

Harvard Business

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

As more businesses in the hospitality industry consider robots as a solution to a thinned frontline service workforce, owners and operators must recognize that their investment in a service robot extends beyond the hardware and software.

Software 243

Software Operations Training Training 243

Epicflow

OCTOBER 4, 2024

If so, it’s hardly surprising—a great number of projects are exposed to industry challenges or unfavorable external events. Typical Risks in Manufacturing Projects Manufacturing projects can be significantly affected by risks faced by the industry in general. For example, the manufacturing industry in the U.S.

Management 147

Management Resources Software Productivity 147

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

MARCH 1, 2024

To do that, executives need to rediscover the concept of economic profit (EP) — that is, revenue minus not just operating and administrative costs, but also the cost of the capital needed to produce that revenue.

Strategy 246

Strategy Strategy Strategy& Operations 246

Tom Spencer

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

My career path has taken me through consulting, joining a startup and becoming an operator, and then returning to consulting at an MBB firm. I wanted to dive deep into the transportation industry and build my expertise and network there. Why choose an MBB consulting firm? Three main reasons.

McKinsey 78

McKinsey Methodologies Transportation Bain 78

Epicflow

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

However, three major players in the shipbuilding industry — Hyundai Heavy Industries, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, and Samsung Heavy Industries — are expecting stable growth over the next couple of years, according to Sea News. Due to poor project performance, $99 million is wasted for every $1 billion invested.

Management 222

Management Cash Flow Industry Real Estate 222

Harvard Business

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

It is an opportune time for SME manufacturers to upgrade their operations by investing in new software and manufacturing innovations. The reasons include pressures on OEMs to build more resilient supply chains and to regionalize production and the falling cost and increasing ease of use of new technologies.

Software 243

Software Operations Productivity Information Technology 243

Clarity Consultants

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

In the enhanced training program, Clarity Consultants utilized advanced analytics to tailor the training content to the real operational needs of the environmental services corporation. Human insights were instrumental in creating engaging, scenario-based content tailored to reflect the specific challenges of the industry.

Training 130

Training Training Case Study Case Studies 130

Tom Spencer

OCTOBER 25, 2024

This article delves into the rising importance of ESG metrics, how companies are integrating them into their operations, provides leading examples, and highlights the evolving regulatory landscape. Governance Metrics: These assess the quality of a company’s leadership, executive compensation, and adherence to ethical standards.

Metrics 78

Metrics Ethics Government Financial 78

Tom Spencer

JULY 28, 2023

Artificial intelligence has emerged as a powerful tool in transforming various industries, including renewable energy. Consulting firms play a crucial role in guiding businesses through the integration of AI-powered renewables into their operations.

Operations 78

Operations Energy Data System 78

Successful Independent Consulting

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Solopreneurs who come from “name” firms like PwC or McKinsey can charge more than those who come from industry. People who market themselves as independent professionals and operate as small businesses can charge more than those who work as subcontractors.

Consulting 393

Consulting Intellectual Property Deloitte Benchmarking 393

Harvard Business

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Three operational differences that allow them to make the most of the technology.

Company 231

Company Operations Retail Industry 231

Successful Independent Consulting

SEPTEMBER 16, 2017

Although rate information is a closely guarded secret, based on my 20 years in the industry here are very rough ballpark numbers for “management consulting” (not IT consulting, project management, training development, etc.). Factor in the client’s size and industry. It’s a matter of what they’re used to and their operating margins.

Consulting 236

Consulting Real Estate Policies Operations 236

Harvard Business

JULY 13, 2023

While many industries have struggled to reach — and sustain — gender equality, progress has been particularly slow in mining and other traditionally male-dominated industries.

Industry 172

Industry Interviews Operations Study 172

Consulting Success

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

For the ten years being in industry, Shannon Adkins was a buyer of consulting services and of multimillion-dollar contracts of consulting services. a management consulting firm that brings change management and operational transformation expertise to global enterprises in the life sciences, healthcare and technology industries.

Consulting 153

Consulting Healthcare Enterprise Change Management 153

Markovitz Consulting

JUNE 9, 2020

The disruption caused by COVID-19 has forced businesses to adopt new ways of operating. That transition hasn’t been comfortable or easy, but it’s made the value of the small-batch mindset that we use in lean apparent in sectors that haven’t considered it before.

Cash Flow 127

Cash Flow Industry Retail Sales 127

Tom Spencer

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries across the globe, and banking is no exception. Before exploring the impact that AI is having on the banking industry, let’s first clarify what this technology is all about. What is artificial intelligence? Zuhair Imaduddin is a Senior Product Manager at Wells Fargo.

Banking 78

Banking Finance Meeting Data 78

Clarity Consultants

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

Companies rely on Learning & Development (L&D) programs – especially eLearning – to stay competitive as industries change. L&D programs help organizations keep up with industry trends, adopt new technologies, and respond to changing market demands.

Metrics 147

Metrics ROI Training Training 147

Tom Spencer

MARCH 28, 2025

And its transforming how businesses operate. From summarizing lengthy documents to drafting emails and generating reports, LLMs can reduce operating costs by streamlining workflows and reducing manual effort. AI isnt coming, its already here. If you want to stay ahead of the curve, understanding LLMs is essential.

Productivity 88

Productivity McKinsey Data Training 88

Harvard Business

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The shift to advanced therapeutic modalities (ATMs) promises to change the nature of competition in the pharmaceuticals industry.

Pharmaceuticals 237

Pharmaceuticals Strategy Strategy Strategy& 237