Fixing the Supply Chain Sustainably
Shane Heywood provides an article that reveals how beer manufacturers are collaborating with smallholder farms to get a more secure supply chain, lower the cost of raw materials, and empower more households with income, and all in addition to improving yields from farming that could change lives for the 2 Bn+ smallholder farmers in the […]
A Weird Life and Shorter Workweek
Paul Millerd shares greetings from Taipei and his thoughts about shorter workweeks, including recent news from Microsoft Japan where they implemented a four-day week and saw productivity jump 40 percent.
One for All or One for One
Jason George tackles the intricacies of tariffs and taxes and discusses the potential of a fair system that takes into account concentrated benefits and diffuse costs while dealing with the interests of the few vs. the masses.
The Argument for Going to the Gemba
Dan Markovitz provides a reality check on the concept of management by walking around (MBWA); how the leaders at organizations embracing lean take a different approach, and why the latter is better than the former.
The Potential Cost Savings with BPO and RPA
If you want to know more about the potential benefits, scope, pros and cons of business process outsourcing (BPO) and robotic process automation integration (RPA), check out this article from the knowledge hub on David Burnie’s company website.
Put Flexibility in Place to Prepare for a Pivot
Kaihan Krippendorff provides three signposts that can direct your organization towards a successful pivot.
Explaining the Need for Razor-Sharp Precision
Luiz Zorzella moves beyond the buzzwords to explain how a razor-sharp vision, strategy, and plan inspires buy-in and achieves results.
Legal Advice for Saas, Memberships and Subscriptions
Robbie Kellman Baxter explains how to navigate the legal labyrinth when establishing a Saas business and save a bundle on legal advice.
How to Get Ahead of an Oversupplied Market
From Luca Ottinetti’s company, a blog post that explains why business managers should rely on the industry cost curve to guide their actions and find out how supply and demand is impacting profits.
How to Handle Clients Who Cross Lines
David A. Fields offers actionable advice on how to respond to a client when consulting work veers off the rails.