Business Management - Productivity/Process Improvement

Non-Biased Business Systems
April 17, 2017 at 9:55 am

Non-biased business systems enable management to make good decisions without presumption or partiality. Systems are inanimate objects, as they have no predisposition or prejudice. Although they do process data that is input by humans, systems have no feelings or prejudgments, regarding data results.

A Hands-on-Everything Method of Madness
April 3, 2017 at 9:04 am

I’ve worked with many small-to-midsize businesses for many years to help them implement lean practices via SOP (standard operating procedures) documentation. However, many more businesses continue to cling to old methods, that have noticeably driven them to frenzied activity. I would call that madness.

Are 'Values' Valued?
March 28, 2017 at 10:45 am

We worked hard to define our values and are dedicated to using them to drive our daily work. I hope sharing the following story can help your organization stay focused on what is important to you, your employees and your customers as you pursue new opportunities, including acquisitions or mergers.

Simplification of Business
March 20, 2017 at 10:04 am

When you envision a simple business, think about a kid’s lemonade stand. It has one product, one price and almost no overhead. The more simplified you can design a business to be, the easier it is to manage and even franchise.

Drummond Press Embraces New Technology, Lean Manufacturing and M&A Growth
March 14, 2017 at 12:00 am

Drummond Press of Jacksonville, Fla., started with humble beginnings, growing as many traditional commercial printers do. And although the company has maintained the core values built by CEO John Falconetti’s grandparents, it looks very different from the business that was founded in 1939.