The Hidden Cost of Hiring
In recent years, many companies have found themselves falling farther behind schedule and under intense pressure from their customers to meet delivery dates. This can’t be more true for DoD Manufacturers and their suppliers who are hit with National Security concerns on the line. There are two viable paths to success: Hire more people or […]
POAM Vs. Task List: Knowing the Difference Makes a Difference
Though closely related, building a house and maintaining a household are two very different activities. When building a house, there are many one-time-tasks that are completed with each one adding to another to make the project greater until completion. These tasks include sequential activities such as clearing the land, pouring the foundation, putting up walls, […]
Cost of Rework
Many companies have experienced some kind of “rework,” but what exactly does this refer to? REWORK = FREE WORK Rework is when you pay twice or more to get the same output. If a widget costs $.25 to make and you had to do it twice to get it right, then your cost just went […]
Always Be Prepared To Engage
Always Be Prepared To Engage… After participating in a 3-week long study on something, I was asked to be a part of a client presentation focusing on a project we are going to work on. Being newly acquainted with the organization, my Operations Manager thought that it would be beneficial for me to become accustomed […]
Are you “Patch & Go” or “Stop & Fix” Organization?
I ask many of my clients to identify their company as being a “Patch and Go” or “Stop and Fix” organization and the answers always surprise me. Although it was originally used to describe the practice in maintenance departments it certainly applies to many business areas. Patch & Go: In order to keep going and meet […]
What Do Clients Want from Consultants?
If you’ve ever attended board meetings, you’ll quickly realize that everyone tends to have an opinion on how tasks should be carried out, what the next corporate initiative should be, or on corporate objectives in general. The list of topics could go on, proving that leadership and management teams are never short on ideas, recommendations, […]
How To Minimize Hiring Impact On Cost
You suddenly have a surge in sales or realize that schedule is slipping, so you decide to increase headcount to catch up. Is this the best way to alleviate this problem and if so, how do you minimize impact on cost and schedule? Many studies have shown the negative impact of new hires on productivity, […]
A Powerful Business Lesson from Covid-19
Accomplishing More with Less: A Powerful Business Lesson from Covid-19 Not many business plans include how to handle pandemics or how to address shutdowns and extended absences. The 2020 Covid Pandemic challenged both small and large businesses in unimaginable ways; pushing companies to find creative solutions to stay afloat during such a trying time. Many […]
Quick Insight: Effective Business Strategy!
After reading hundreds of business strategy articles and biographies of many successful people I have concluded that the best strategy that serves many great leaders is actually straightforward: Select the right team Challenge your team to develop an aggressive but S.M.A.R.T Plan of Action Provide the right setting and KPI in place to ensure they […]
5 Quick and Easy Ways to Help Your Suppliers Better Support You
5 Quick and Easy Ways to Help Your Suppliers Better Support You We recently had the pleasure of attending a Marine Machines Association (MMA) event that was graciously hosted by Electric Boat. This informational was greatly attended, as it covered various challenges that the Navy, Shipbuilders, and the Supply Base are facing. Terminology often associated with […]
