Case Study: Addressing Bottlenecks and Poor Employee Engagement

Jordan Management

Learn how MRN partnered with a sporting goods equipment manufacturer to address leadership and employee engagement challenges. Industry: Sporting Goods Role Served: Vice President of Operations Situation: The client, a supplier of products used in the manufacture of sporting goods, was desiring a change in their operations leadership.  Plant performance was consistently below par and a new spark was needed …

The Benefits of an Interim Manager before a Permanent Hire

Jordan Consulting, Management

In recent years, hiring an interim manager has become a valuable means not only for troubleshooting management techniques, but also for helping your business reach its goals more effectively over simply utilizing a management consultant. And, when your manufacturing facility is in the midst of the hiring process, interim managers can provide the direction and leadership your organization needs to …

3 Benefits to Outsourcing Your Project Management

Jordan Consulting, Management

Project managers are found in every type of organization and industry, and the demand for good project management skills are increasing in demand worldwide. This is because the right project manager will ensure your business plans run smoothly and help you meet your objectives. Project managers are goal-driven individuals who enjoy the challenge of driving results, working well under pressure …

How Interim Management Can Save Money

Jordan Consulting, Management, Operations

When you lose an upper-level employee, everything from production timelines to your company stock price can be affected. In fact, research has shown that replacing a well-educated CEO can cost up to 213% of their annual salary, partly because of training new employees, paying overtime and lost productivity. However, hiring an interim manager can help you to negate these expenses …

3 Cost-Saving Supply Chain Management Solutions

Jordan Management

If your manufacturing facility is looking to maximize customer value and remain as competitive as possible in the industry, active supply chain management is a must. Effective supply chain management keeps supply chains running as efficiently as possible. Product development, sourcing, production and logistics, not to mention the information systems needed to coordination these processes, are all part of active …

A Manufacturing Management Consultant’s Best Advice for Increasing Profits

Jordan Operations

There’s no doubt that the manufacturing industry is competitive. In fact, Fortune magazine predicted that by the year 2020 the United States will surpass China as the number one country for manufacturing, making our country the most competitive manufacturing economy in the world. Today, success in the manufacturing industry lies in utilizing advanced technologies, the availability of proper materials and …

The Ultimate Guide to Hiring an Interim Manager

Jordan Management

What is an Interim Manager? An interim manager is a highly-experienced, strategic executive who can provide the skills and expertise your business needs to solve an issue at hand. This issue could be an impending crisis of some sort, such as the resignation of a member of your c-suite, or it could be that you need objective, outside assistance with …

3 Signs You Need an Interim Manager for Your Manufacturing Company

Jordan Management

If you aren’t familiar with the term “interim management,” you probably aren’t aware of all the benefits it can provide to your manufacturing company during transitional times or in crisis situations. Interim management refers to the temporary provision of management resources and skillsets to help handle changes within organizations. In recent years, it’s become a valuable means for troubleshooting management …