Ways to Break Operational Barriers to Boost Productivity
Productivity is key to a business growth, and recently, productivity has been on the decline. McKinsey & Company latest research examines how a new take on operational excellence can help rekindle productivity—and reveals five practices that matter in...
The Evolution of Just-In-Time Manufacturing: Trends and Future Directions
Just-In-Time (JIT) manufacturing is a production model businesses adopt to boost efficiency and minimize waste. As the name suggests, organizations that use this model manufacture based on demand needs. They don’t produce items that sit on their stock shelves waiting...
2024 State of Operations Talent Study Results – Webcast Highlights
Operations Council recently held a webcast panel discussion on the 2024 State of Operations Talent Study Results. Our expert panelist included Billy Lawder. Billy is the CEO of Peloton Consulting LLC, a operations and executive consulting firm that also provides...
COO’s on the Move: September 2024
For Chief Operation Officers (COOs) embarking on a career change, the journey ahead is filled with both challenges and opportunities. Today, Operation Council will focus on 12 COOs that have accepted new roles in September 2024. Microsoft Names Carolina Dybeck Happe...
Crisis Management in Operations: Lessons Learned and Strategies for Resilience
Despite best efforts, crises can occur in any industry. Technology fails, unexpected market shifts happen, and global events and natural disasters take their toll. Leaders must prepare themselves and their teams for the worst with a strong crisis management plan....
Navigating Global Operations: Strategies for Managing Complex Supply Networks
Supply chain issues have been on the rise since the pandemic and continue to plague many businesses. Companies often work with global suppliers, presenting issues that go beyond material and labor shortages. They must also be aware of compliance laws that may apply,...
Overcoming Fear to Build an Innovation Culture
Innovators not only recognize the role that fear plays but also invest in building corporate cultures that focus on success with a thoughtful design of employees’ emotional journey. Worrying about failure and criticism holds many people back from embracing innovation....
Building Strategic Partnerships: Collaborative Approaches to Enhancing Operations
No person is an island. It takes a team to make an impact, especially in business. Leaders must partner with various stakeholders to achieve their goals. A collaborative approach is necessary, but the strategy must be worked out over time. Leaders with roadmaps will...
What COOs Need to Know About Dual Transformation
With the economy in continuous change, companies can unlock and sustain growth by building new businesses while reinventing and transforming the core business. Below, you will learn about dual transformation and 5 principles to new business success. As reported by...
COO’s on the Move: August 2024
As we step into September 2024, Chief Operating Officers (COOs) are preparing to embark on a new career journey this month. Today, we will focus on 11 COOs that have made a career change in August. Chick-fil-A Names Cliff Robinson as New COO Chick-fil-A also announced...
Innovative Approaches to Cost Reduction in Operations
COOs should have an eye on their company’s bottom line. In addition to generating sales, they must determine ways to save money. As Benjamin Franklin said, “A penny saved is a penny earned.” As COO, you must ask yourself what approaches you can integrate to reduce...
Best Practices for Managing a Global Workforce
Thanks to today’s remote working capabilities, businesses can source talent from all over the world. They are no longer limited by location. They can find the best workers, even if they live across the globe. However, challenges arise in terms of managing that...
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