Do you remember the PPP framework of people, products, and processes? There are many thoughts about the order of importance of these, but none can exist without the other. Arguably, “people” and ...

If there’s one pattern I’ve seen over and over again while working with growing companies, it’s that expansion brings excitement, opportunity, and chaos. Things move quickly—new hires come in, ...

Columbus Circle in New York City, once infamous for gridlock before a 2005 redesign. Like organizations, it needed process balance to eliminate bottlenecks. Columbus Circle in New York City is a ...

Process-oriented leaders focus on creating and optimizing systems to improve efficiency, streamline operations and drive long-term growth. They see structure as the backbone of success. Process-driven ...

So, you have a great idea for a new fermentation-based product or ingredient, and a successful process in the lab. All that remains is to scale up to mass production. That’s just a matter of running ...

Make sure your people and your technology work well together. by Thomas H. Davenport and Thomas C. Redman When Mars Wrigley decided to digitize its supply chain, it invested in several AI and ...

As businesses race to embed AI into every corner of their operations, the real challenge isn’t in using the technology but in using it wisely. Not every process benefits from automation or predictive ...

How business owners are optimizing their companies with AI. Five key steps you can take to implement AI in your business. When Sydney J. Harris wrote this in his 1973 book “Clearing the Ground,” he ...