A tight labor market is creating an automation boom among U.S. companies, a new Chief Executive survey finds, but large firms are investing more, setting up what could become a long-term competitive advantage over their smaller rivals.
‘In today’s business era, sales, operations and product management have surprisingly aligned interests. They are poised to form a natural alliance to maximize profitability, often without realizing it.’
If the last three years taught us anything, it’s that we can’t know the future. Addressing the following six key areas will ensure your operations can triage quickly in an unstable economic environment.
While most efforts to eliminate government waste have failed, a few standouts have succeeded. A new study drills down into the secrets of that success and the results may be instructive for business.
It is possible to protect supply while avoiding the trade-offs and risks of mitigation. But a radical rethink is needed to succeed.
Instead of addressing the squeaky wheel that’s causing an immediate disruption, take a more holistic approach for lasting improvement.
You may have decided in-person is best for your company, but if your employees are not on board, the return to work will be an uphill slog.
Linda Hubbard emphasizes connections with customers and workers, value and efficiency.
Steelcase surveyed 58,000 people in 11 different countries to see what it will take to lure them back into offices and found some surprising—and some not so surprising—answers. “The workplace should be the best place to get work done.”
Most CEOs spend next to no time strategizing about how their companies spend more than half of their budgets—a mismatch with potentially existential consequences.
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