N2Growth Blog

MAY 16, 2024

As the primary procurement and supply operations overseer, the CPO is crucial in improving procurement excellence. Furthermore, they must also prioritize compliance and risk management in procurement operations. Procurement is also critical in securing goods and services essential to a company’s operations and success.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 28, 2022

To achieve perpetual growth and increase revenues, businesses need to work closely with all parties involved in fulfilling core business operations. Increased sales can be directly attributed to how successfully a business collaborates with the entire supply chain. Understanding Supply Chain Management.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 23, 2020

All of these crises foreshadowed a reality that the global pandemic of 2020 confirmed: There are systemic weaknesses in most companies’ global supply chains that must be mitigated. COVID-19 has changed virtually everything, including the way electronics manufacturers operate. AUTOMATION AND THE SUPPLY CHAIN.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 12, 2021

With this in mind, they offer a new standard of performance defined by nine key strategies in three areas—growth, operation, and organization. Reimagine core operations to deliver societal impact and hence long-term, sustained total shareholder returns rather than regarding social impact as an activity apart from the core.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Many leaders expect an organization to operate like a machine, but that leads to failure. Complexity and uncertainty mean unpredictable business outcomes, yet decisions are made based on assumptions of certainty that don’t include the interdependence and emergence of your employees, customers, supply chain, and eventually, success.

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Strategy Driven

MAY 26, 2023

Students can choose various career paths when pursuing an MBA in supply chain management. These include supply chain managers, logisticians, and management analysts. Graduates can pursue this career path by completing a graduate training scheme or pursuing an MBA in supply chain management.

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

The following excerpt is from the Introduction of Total Value Optimization: Transforming Your Global Supply Chain Into a Competitive Weapon by Steven J. Your supply chain is the backbone of your company. Its performance determines the health of your daily operations and the long-term success of your enterprise.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 19, 2024

It is important to create detailed emergency plans that cover various potential outcomes, such as supply chain disruptions, sudden shifts in demand, or regulatory changes. Digital tools and AI/ML allow businesses to thrive in an unpredictable economy by strengthening financial stability and enhancing operational efficiency.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

These sectors of work, like the mining, textile, or glassmaking industries, thrived with their own supply chains, expertise, and proprietary distribution. Sectors like construction, real estate, automotive manufacturing, financial services, and health care have been thought of as distinct categories, each operating in its own spheres.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

This role is no longer confined to technical oversight or incremental operational improvements. This leader steers the adoption of advanced platforms and analytics and influences product development, supply chain optimization, and customer experience enhancement.

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Leading Blog

AUGUST 5, 2024

Identify three examples of failed outcomes (related to quality, safety, personnel change, supply chain problem, etc.). Determine whether behavior that leads to sub-optimal operation has become part of the culture. Would you want your son or daughter to work there? Examine culture via organizational functioning.

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 24, 2019

Trust needs to become baked into the DNA, strategy, and day-to-day operations of all aspects of business because it impacts relationships with all the business stakeholders. Key players in today’s business value chain are suppliers and trusted partners as they enable faster innovation cycles with more flexibility.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 6, 2024

The Current Digital Landscape Today’s digital landscape is constantly changing, revolutionizing how businesses and industries operate. Extensive networks, data streams, and state-of-the-art digital technologies are increasingly becoming the foundation of modern operational strategies.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

In the ever-evolving landscape of supply chain and logistics, businesses are constantly seeking ways to enhance efficiency and reduce operational costs. In this blog post, we explore the significance of advanced pallet wrappers and their impact on streamlining warehouse operations.

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Leading Blog

MAY 16, 2020

Blockchains also introduce the idea of token economics, a mechanism for aligning the motivations of many parties involved in a value chain. Expect blockchain to underpin brand-oriented supply chains that give brands more control over their suppliers. To streamline operations and control costs.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Operational Refinement: Oversee operations to minimize waste, boost efficiency, and ensure ethical sourcing in the supply chain. They also cultivate a culture where sustainability is a shared responsibility across all departments, from operations to marketing, ensuring that long-term impact is a priority.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Higher Ground : How Business Can Do the Right Thing in a Turbulent World by Alison Taylor Today's headlines teem with employee unrest over racial injustice, communities infuriated by corporate environmental impacts, staff anxiety over surveillance, public outrage over corruption in business, and discoveries of child labor in supply chains.

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 26, 2022

As more and more businesses start to pay attention to how they operate in greener and more efficient ways, one of the things that your business can’t afford to overlook is its supply chain. So here’s how to make your entire supply chain greener. Reduce Distances. Plan Smarter Routes.

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Lead from Within

MARCH 1, 2024

Ignoring these advancements may leave your organization struggling to keep up with competitors who harness the power of AI to enhance their operations, customer experiences, and overall competitiveness. Leaders should proactively explore how AI can augment their operations, leading to more efficient processes and improved outcomes.

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 7, 2021

Deploying an operational risk management program that does the intended job remains a challenge for many businesses today. The industrial sector and others have witnessed rapid changes that significantly altered the way businesses operate. Global commerce continues to expand and supply chains are becoming more complex.

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Engaging Leader

DECEMBER 6, 2012

Guest Megan Burns is a consultant, speaker, & managing director of Operations Strategy Consulting. She has more than 15 years of industrial engineering and supply chain management experience. Guest Megan Burns is a consultant, speaker, & managing director of Operations Strategy Consulting. ©iStockphoto.com/AnsonLu.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Find HR’s hand (in a good way) in everything as an enabler and contributor to operations flowing all the way through to customer/client satisfaction. With a diverse background in human resources, information technology, and operations, his business and leadership acumen is only exceeded by his commitment to making others better.

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Change Starts Here

APRIL 11, 2017

For example, consider a project designed to improve inventory accuracy, which is driven by the supply chain function, but requires adoption by people in operations who will use the system. The people in operations don’t report to the supply chain function, so the change may not be […].

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CEO Insider

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

The World is a Riskier Place: As the COVID-19 pandemic brought unparalleled disruptions to global, national and local supply chains across nearly every industry, supply chain resilience has catapulted to the top of the C-suite agenda where 93% of CEO’s are rethinking their supply chain operating models to become more resilient, responsive and agile.1

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 8, 2022

We see some of the best candidates coming from startups and thinking first about mobile technology, automated supply chain management, and data analytics. This has enabled a vital e-commerce channel infrastructure with retail stores implementing a “click and collect” delivery model. Why or why not?

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Strategy Driven

JULY 5, 2024

Omnichannel Integration: Many retailers operate across various platforms—online stores, physical stores, mobile apps. Sustainability Concerns: There is increasing pressure on retailers to adopt sustainable practices, from eco-friendly packaging to reducing carbon footprints in logistics operations.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 16, 2010

Posted on October 13th, 2010 by admin in Operations & Strategy By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth How dumb is your business? If your company can’t be operated by mere mortals, you need to reexamine your business logic. It applies to your branding, marketing, supply chain, and ultimately to your customer base.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Operations managers have a tough and challenging role, particularly in 2021. If you’re working in operations management, or you aspire to become an operations supervisor, take a look at some of the challenges you’ll be facing in 2021: 1. Supply Chain Uncertainty. Building a Career in Operations Management.

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CEO Insider

JANUARY 21, 2022

As a General Motors Supply Chain leader for over 25 years and now a small business owner, my experience has proven that successful operating fundamentals are the same, no matter the size of the company. The post How Small Business Can Benefit By Acting “Big” appeared first on CEOWORLD magazine.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 5, 2011

A leader’s view on competition will not only reveal a lot about their beliefs on current and future market trends, but also on innovation, branding, talent management, supply chain issues, constituency management, capital markets, and customer facing.

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Strategy Driven

MARCH 9, 2018

Supply chain management is sometimes considered as a posh name for logistics, but it does entail much more than making sure that products are delivered from Point A to B. If you are serious about improving your business and your productivity, you have to take supply chain management more seriously in the future.

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Lead Change Blog

MARCH 27, 2020

Your company will need to make major changes to remain operational. Anticipate that there will be major disruptions to your supply chains, particularly to your service providers. Switch your relationship management and networking to virtual venues. Shift your team meetings and other corporate events to virtual forums.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Partnering with firms like N2Growth can further strengthen risk management, leveraging advanced technology to navigate regulatory demands and protect operations effectively. Organizations can better manage cybersecurity risks and safeguard their operations by equipping risk officers with advanced tools and expertise.

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Strategy Driven

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Multiple practices can help improve warehouse operations, but not all will have the same dramatic effect as others. Most warehousing operations get severely bogged down by complicated manual processes. Logistics Third-party logistics (3PL) providers are an essential part of the supply chain.

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 24, 2017

According to estimates by supply chain management organizations, the global supply chain market is worth more than $10 trillion a year. As a company, managing your supply chain, organizing shipments and coordinating your efforts with other companies takes a lot of planning and effort. Get Better At Returns.

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Lead from Within

AUGUST 19, 2024

AI Streamlines Supply Chain Management: AI enhances supply chain efficiency by predicting demand, optimizing inventory levels, and identifying potential disruptions. According to a report by Accenture, AI can reduce supply chain forecasting errors by up to 50%, leading to significant cost savings and increased profits.

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

As consumers are more and more demanding that they see the provenance of items they purchase to ensure they align with their values, leaders are being forced to rethink their supply chain and the materials that they use. Cognitive Empathy.

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