Real Growth for Manufacturers
Free thought provoking leadership papers for manufacturers focused on growth strategies.
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Illuminating Your Full Potential. What could you accomplish with 30% more capacity for free?
by Mark Stevens, Partner
Few manufacturers would say they successfully leverage the full potential of their organizations. Most companies are unable to extract and then unleash that potential. Yet all would agree using existing resources to accomplish more is a crucial objective. This paper examines the core elements necessary for generating and sustaining the additional capacity that can provide a manufacturer with a strong strategic advantage.
Length: 3 pages (PDF 1.52 MB)
Realizing Your Growth Potential Through CRM: The seven elements to a successful implementation.
by Terry Kerscher, Partner
Like any major initiative, a successful CRM program requires careful planning and forethought. The best-laid plans can be derailed by the realities of implementation. A company could invest greatly, only to be disappointed when the results don't justify the expense.
When preparing to execute CRM, companies must focus their energy on basic organizational and change management issues. Often, it's not underestimating costs that negatively impact implementation; it's overestimating organizational commitment. Companies must also focus on their buisness processes and address technology concerns long before they're ready to launch.
Length: 3 pages (PDF 1.49 MB)
Assessing Your ERP System for Better Information and Decision Making. You've made the investment, so where's the return?
by Lee Schoepke, Partner
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems are essential to the core of most businesses. Too often, however, complex integration, waning focus, and costs prevent manufacturers from realizing their systems' full benefits, and in turn, improved performance. This paper identifies the best methods for assessing current ERP systems and provides key considerations when evaluating ERP systems in today's market.
Length: 4 pages (PDF 1.98 MB)