by Operations Council | May 17, 2023 | Operations Best Practices, Process Improvement
“We have room for improvement.” “Tomorrow we have another chance to get better.” “The team needs to clean a few things up if we expect to compete for a championship.” These are a few of the statements that we hear from coaches and athletes when they are interviewed...
by Operations Council | Apr 19, 2023 | Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, Operations Best Practices, Technology
Optimizing the benefits of technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) has become one of the most significant priorities of organizations trying to incorporate advanced data analytics into their business models. AI and ML tools help...
by Operations Council | Apr 11, 2023 | Operations Best Practices, Sustainability
Sustainability has come a long way since the word first appeared in a prominent magazine that published a series of articles called The Blueprint for Survival. The series of articles focused on the calls to take action by more than 30 scientists who recommended that...
by Operations Council | Apr 6, 2023 | Operations Best Practices, Risk Management, Supply Chain
The once-in-a-lifetime COVID-19 pandemic reshaped our lives like no other event over the past 100 years. From businesses closing to entertainment venues missing their vibrant energy, the pandemic ushered in an era that many experts continue to call the “new normal.”...
by Operations Council | Mar 22, 2023 | Analytics, Business Intelligence, COO Best Practices, Marketing , Operations Best Practices
Once upon a time in the business world, managers that gave their organizations a competitive edge possessed superior analytical and observational skills. Although natural analytical and observational skills remain an integral component that defines the best managers,...
by Operations Council | Mar 13, 2023 | Economy/Economic, Operations Best Practices, Procurement, Supply Chain
The COVID-19 pandemic wreaked havoc on businesses across the globe in virtually every niche. Chief Operating Officers had to adapt to changes never experienced before in the world of business. Perhaps no other component of a business model faced more daunting...