The Lifeblood of an Organization’s Success

The Lifeblood of an Organization’s Success   Over the many years that I have been consulting with manufacturing firms it is no surprise that the most successful of those firms are the ones that are very focused and aggressive in the area of new product...

Executive Focus can help manage your Operating Expenses

Executive Focus can help manage your Operating Expenses. I have noticed this year that many of my clients gross profit %’s are on track to last year and budget, but there appears to be a disconnect with some companies in regards to some higher operating expenses. Of...

Product Line Profitability

Over the years I have worked with a number of companies in the consumer products arena. One of the critical topics of discussion is always product line profitability. Which of our products truly contribute the most to our bottom line? In connection with the issue of...

Overcome Complacency with an Open Book Management Policy

I was recently asked by the facilitator of a local Business Practice Organization to make a presentation to their group about what types of information do companies share with their managers and employees such as sales, margin, and profit.  Even more specifically,...

Do You Have an Engaged Management Team?

As the CEO or President of your company do you sometimes find that the level of engagement within your management team is lacking?  That individual managers are only focused on their own functional area at the detriment of the entire organization?  Part of the issue...