19 Jun 2019
In our recent survey, we received 124 responses providing us with some interesting insights on both the causes of this deterioration as well as the reasons why the level of supply chain excellence either stayed the same or got better.
20 Mar 2019
It is probably safe to say we all have lived through a bit of chaos at times, where we feel things are out of control and fires are popping up everywhere. This can apply to a number of areas. If we think about how this applies to Demand Execution, we see executives getting involved in the details.
20 Nov 2018
Whether a large project across many global business segments and years, or a small quick improvement project taking less than a quarter, there is a high risk of failure. Even if successful, the results may not be sustainable.
29 Oct 2018
Businesses today face ever-increasing frequency and magnitude of change in the global marketplace. Companies that still do annual planning and budgeting the traditional way are wasting time and money and will be left behind.
05 Jun 2018
No matter how large or small, manufacturing or pharmaceutical or electronics, every business relies on a leader to chart the course and steer the ship. But if your talent is paddling a dinghy while the competition is piloting a super yacht, your business will sink in a nanosecond.
27 Apr 2018
Decision making can be one of the most frustrating aspects of being a leader, a manager, an employee, and a human being. Decisions are second guessed. That’s the genesis of the term “arm-chair quarterback.” It seems much easier to debate a decision after it has been made than to make the decision in the first place. Information requested upon which to base a decision is not believed. People fight over the information. Is the data right? Go get more data to prove whether it is right or wrong.
27 Oct 2017
We know what you’re likely to say. “Sure, we’re engaged. We ensure the books are accurate. We handle the monthly closing, do the analysis to explain performance, reforecast the rest of the quarter, and sometimes the year. What more do…
28 Sep 2017
I hate arguments. Some people say arguing among executives spurs greater creativity when problem solving. I disagree. All too often, the business leader who argues the most forcefully, or the longest, “wins” the argument. And the business loses. It doesn’t…
31 Aug 2017
Before you answer that, let us answer for you … “Probably not!” Our experience, both as financial practitioners and consultants, is that most CFOs’ eyes are focused on financial “operations” – being the “Financial Custodian.” Monthly closing. Last month’s performance….
15 Jun 2017
With an ever-growing number of technologies available, as well as globally mobile talent, many companies are turning to their people as a source of competitive advantage. However, if employees aren’t properly educated and trained, then how do you expect them…
26 May 2017
Recently I’ve helped supply teams that had lost the ability to plan and control their supply chain with realistic expectations, develop a plan and avert a crisis. The supply teams’ companies had fallen victim to the bow wave and hockey stick phenomenon….
03 May 2017
I often come across executives who are frustrated and exhausted – from firefighting, from running meeting to meeting only to get detailed updates on what happened yesterday, from a seemingly endless barrage of data, and on and on. I’ve been…
28 Apr 2017
Our Product and Portfolio Management course is designed to drive home Oliver Wight’s best practices with extensive visuals, media, simulations, and interaction among class attendees! Small team workshops with assignments will be conducted to reinforce the understanding of the fundamental…
04 Apr 2017
All companies face difficulties when it comes to sustaining growth due to unpredictable economic conditions and competition. Middle-market companies, however, deal with their own unique hurdles. Middle-market companies only account for three percent of the companies in the U.S. and…
15 Mar 2017
It can be extremely stressful for organizations to hit their numbers, especially so for the executives who are in charge of responding to the demands of shareholders and are focused on making a company profitable again. When it comes to…
06 Mar 2017
Just get assigned to a new role in Demand or Forecasting and not sure where to turn for professional assistance? There is help available!!!! Whether you feel like you are riding the decks of the Titanic, or you need some…
28 Feb 2017
Did you know that when you Google “How to improve millennial retention rates?” over one million different search results come up? This is because a vast majority of businesses these days are missing the mark when it comes to communicating…
14 Feb 2017
There is an old saying; “You don’t know what you have until it’s gone.” However, if you never understood what you had in the first place, you will not even know that much. Many companies today continue on, quarter after…
30 Dec 2016
As leading educators and business coaches in disciplines such as Integrated Business Planning (Advanced S&OP), Demand Planning, and Integrated Planning and Control, Oliver Wight wants to pass along our knowledge with this new blog. As this blog series progresses, we…
