by Operations Council | Sep 16, 2026 | Leadership, Operational Performance, Operations Best Practices
Productivity is among the most familiar measures in operations. Organizations track units produced, orders processed, customer requests completed, projects delivered, cases resolved, and countless variations of output per employee or labor hour. These measures provide...
by Operations Council | Sep 3, 2026 | Operational Planning, Operations Best Practices
Capacity problems rarely announce themselves as capacity problems. They appear as delayed orders, excessive overtime, longer customer response times, missed production schedules, growing backlogs, employee fatigue, or declining service levels. Management may address...
by Operations Council | Feb 5, 2026 | Operations Best Practices, Operations Management
Most companies have a common goal: growth. They want their organization to expand, reach new markets, and sell more products. The right operational framework can help businesses achieve this objective. An effective framework will be designed to address the unique...
by Operations Council | May 6, 2025 | Operations Best Practices, Operations Management
With business landscapes evolving quickly, COOs must concentrate on preparing their operations for the future. When leaders hear the term ‘future-ready,’ they may immediately consider acquiring the latest technology, but soft skills may be a more critical concern....
by Operations Council | Aug 23, 2024 | Cost Management, Operations Best Practices, Operations Management
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...
by Operations Council | May 16, 2024 | Operational Excellence, Operations Best Practices
Efficiency is key to business success. An efficient company will meet deadlines, exceed customer expectations, and produce higher ROIs. They will avoid bottlenecks, glitches, and errors. It is a COO’s responsibility to oversee operations to ensure they are running as...
