Organization Design & Development (OD & D) is frequently associated with the drawing of boxes and line (full and dotted) and ensuring there is training of some kind going on within the organization. However, OD & D is one of the most complex topics in...
Management Control Systems (MCS) are vital to maximizing organizational performance, yet they are probably the aspect of operations to which organizations devote the least time....
There is no question that well executed strategic sourcing frameworks and processes add value to the business, both in financial and operational terms. However, to be successful, organizations need to ensure there is adequate resources available for what can be a significant administrative burden, drive...
Improving on inventory management for MRO materials is a complex endeavor involving a range of individually complex levers, and strategic as well as operational and tactical decisions. To mitigate this complexity, it frequently makes sense to look at individual levers, particularly the material flow activities,...
Material Master Data is a simple concept but tends to be made extremely complicated and cumbersome in its implementation. A combination of appropriate frameworks, technology and operating discipline is the best way to ensure an organization’s material master data stays relevant and up to date....
Structured problem solving is an integral part in improving efficiency and economy, yet business support functions generally do not have the same focus on problem solving as perhaps technical functions. In addition, change management and transformation efforts rarely emphasize the importance of local problem solving...
Supplier segmentation is the foundation for supplier performance management as well as heavily influencing category strategies, and a detailed, up-to-date segmentation can unlock millions of dollars for a large business. Yet, many businesses conduct segmentation as a one-off activity, considering mainly spend or business criticality...
Supplier Performance is one of the top areas of concern for Procurement professionals, and still, many organizations still do not have proper Supplier Performance Management (SPM) frameworks and supporting IT solutions and data infrastructure in place. Effective SPM though, starts with the basics....
Drucker’s famous quote “Culture eats strategy for breakfast” doesn’t mean that strategy is unimportant. While most interpretations state that while strategy IS important, a fit-for-purpose organizational culture is a more assured route to success for an organization. The work of Hofstede and Waisfisz states that...