The Lean COO: How Leaders Drive Operational Efficiency at Scale
A need for efficiency has led to the creation of the lean COO. This executive’s main priority is to streamline processes and achieve business goals. The approach involves minimizing waste, eliminating bottlenecks, and reducing distractions. Most organizations can...
Data Driven Decision Making: Leveraging Analytics for Operational Excellence
Today’s businesses are bringing data regarding decision-making processes to the table. They use historical data and predictive analytics to determine the best moves for their company. The information helps them make informed decisions that lead to better outcomes....
Developing an AI First Mindset: Putting People at the Center of Business Transformation
Artificial intelligence (AI) is not just a tool—it’s a turning point. But the real story isn’t about the technology. It’s about people. AI is revolutionizing how we work, unlocking new levels of productivity, quality, and creativity. Yet, the organizations that will...
COO’s on the Move: June 2025
Operational leadership is taking center stage as companies across diverse sectors appoint new Chief Operating Officers (COOs) to steer performance, drive efficiency, and accelerate growth. Operations Council will highlight 11 COOs that accepted new roles in June 2025....
Cybersecurity in Operations: Building Resilience Against Digital Threats
Given the advancing technological landscape, cybersecurity must be a priority for most businesses. It goes beyond IT. Operations are also vulnerable to attacks. Experts recognize the risk and focus on building OT cybersecurity systems. They operate in real time,...
Leveraging Blockchain for Enhanced Supply Chain Transparency
Today’s leaders can gain a significant advantage through supply chain transparency. They can learn about bottlenecks and inefficiencies and how to address them. Enhanced transparency ensures products and services are compliant and align with industry standards....
The Intersection of Operations and Corporate Social Responsibility
COOs must constantly oversee processes to ensure optimal efficiency, but at what cost? They must draw the line at processes that interfere with corporate social responsibility (CPR), which ensures sustainability, compliance, fairness, and integrity in business...
Cultivating a Culture of Continuous Learning in Operations Teams
A culture of continuous learning is imperative in today’s ever-evolving tech landscape. Leaders and teams must constantly look for new technology, which requires training. They must also learn from existing systems to determine how to utilize them to their greatest...
Harnessing Big Data Analytics for Operational Decision-Making
Businesses are quickly recognizing the importance of data in decision-making processes. Leaders understand it presents facts that can be used to predict trends, inform strategies, and optimize processes. But getting from point A to point B is not so easy. Companies...
COO’s on the Move: May 2025
May 2025 saw a series of Chief Operating Officer (COO) appointments across various industries, reflecting strategic shifts and fresh leadership perspectives. These leadership changes underscore a broader trend of organizations seeking dynamic and experienced leaders...
The Role of Operations in Mergers and Acquisitions
Mergers and acquisitions are significant steps for any company, and all C-suite executives should be brought in during negotiations. COOs have many aspects to consider, including technology and software, physical elements, daily operations, etc. They should play a key...
How to Build a Data-Driven Culture in Operations
Data is an integral part of all aspects of business, but it is instrumental in operations. Companies can review data to learn about trends that dictate inventory management and help them improve logistics and product development. It helps them make smart decisions...
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