The success and profitability of your manufacturing facility is dependent upon your leadership team and the vision and skills they bring to the table. In order to maintain your competitive edge, there will be times when you need the help of a manufacturing management consultant to assist with operational improvement. When choosing a consultant, it’s important to choose a skilled …
Learn how MRN partnered with an oil and gas production equipment manufacturer to address supply chain and leadership challenges. Industry: Oil and Gas Role Served: Vice President of Operations/General Manager Situation: The client, an oil and gas production equipment manufacturer, was experiencing delivery issues and poor financial performance at one of its operating locations. The site was a recent acquisition …
With the recent shift to the on-demand economy in the United States, utilizing interim managers has become increasingly common in organizations of all sizes and industries. During periods of transition within a business, interim managers provide the expertise, stability and guidance the organization needs to continue to meet demands and achieve its goals. One of the leading industries utilizing interim …
What is Project Management? Project Management Institute (PMI) defines project management as “the application of knowledge, skills, tools and techniques to project activities to meet the project requirements.” In business, an example of a project might be something like implementing new software that streamlines processes for employees, expanding distribution to a new market, designing and building a new website that …
Supply chain management is not just an integral part of your business, it’s also essential to your company’s success. It boosts customer service by keeping your customers satisfied, as they know they can count on your business to meet their needs in a timely, cost-effective matter. Additionally, supply chain management can reduce your operating costs and budget, and it can …
After your manufacturing facility has recognized the needs for an interim manager – whether because you’re facing some sort of business crisis or you need to take ample time to find the perfect replacement to fill a key leadership role – the first step is obviously obtaining the right person for the interim job. How to Attract the Perfect Interim …
The chief executive officer (CEO) is the highest ranking executive in a corporation or organization. While the responsibilities of the job vary depending on the mission and goals of each particular manufacturing company, in general, a CEO handles all the major corporate decisions, from creation, planning, implementation and integration of all strategies. Typically, the CEO must report to the Board …
When it comes to the manufacturing industry, not all companies are created equal. More often than not, the profitability of a facility lies within the leadership team, and generating large profits in a manufacturing venture depends on the traits of the team and key employees. When choosing a manufacturing management consultant to help with operational improvement and increase profitability, it’s …
Success in business is often a matter of expertise. As a manufacturing facility, you’ll often find it becomes difficult to keep up with the constant changing trends in the industry, including technical developments. Plus, another common challenge is finding ways to stay competitive in your market. When your company is properly streamlined, you’ll become that much more efficient and successful. …
The decision to buy capital equipment is often made to increase capacity because the company has the ability to sell more of what is made on that equipment. There are other considerations such as a new technology is sufficiently faster than the incumbent technology and the improvements from the new technology have other advantages that provide benefit to the organization …