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Periodic portfolio reviews can reduce the drag on your profit
A report from Deloitte has cited holding onto marginal stores as a key factor in business failures. The logic from this is that having a large number of stores that generate little - if any ... read more
Reducing operating costs with eMail? Data protection issues may require a rethink
Reducing operating costs by using electronic mail has been top of many operations manager's "quick win" lists for many years. Sending a piece of post by Royal Mail costs many times more than the fractions of ... read more
Planning for the impact on business and workforce during the London Olympics
In the summer of 2012 London will host the world's largest sporting event. Competitors from virtually every nation will descend on the capital, together with fans, followers and those who want to soak up the atmosphere ... read more
Engaging suppliers is vital when turning a business around
The fate of computer game retailer Game is in doubt. Retail sales have fallen dramatically as it loses out to online competitors, and while it has restructured its debts and made positive noises about future investments ... read more
Understanding Business Rhythms in Project Planning
Repeatedly in projects I've seen the natural rhythm of the organisation either ignored or underplayed. Natural business and social cycles are not factored into planning, resulting in unrealistic delivery dates. Sometimes these effects are easy to ... read more
Business turnaround: focus on the core business for success
The recent announcement by RBS of a 2 billion pound lost has largely overshadowed some impressive work by the management team. At the height of the financial crisis the bank nearly collapsed, prompting the UK Government ... read more
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