Smarter Perspectives
Leaders from across our platform share their industry, asset, operations and financial insights regularly here, in our Smarter Perspectives series of articles.
Root Cause or Recurrence? Ending the Cycle of Quick Fixes in Manufacturing
Root Cause or Recurrence? Ending the Cycle of Quick Fixes in Manufacturing
July 2025 In manufacturing environments driven by cycle time, quality targets, and continuous flow, every...
Change Management as a Strategic Lever for Performance Improvement
Change Management as a Strategic Lever for Performance Improvement
July 2025 In today’s hyper-competitive environment, performance improvement hinges on more than just better processes—it...
The Real ROI of Waste Reduction: A Different Perspective on Continuous Improvement
The Real ROI of Waste Reduction: A Different Perspective on Continuous Improvement
July 2025 For performance improvement leaders, building the case for a continuous improvement initiative often...
Turning Tariffs into Insight: Building Resilient, High-Performing Supply Chains
Turning Tariffs into Insight: Building Resilient, High-Performing Supply Chains
June 2025 Tariffs are headline-grabbing events, but for performance improvement professionals, they’re more than news,...
The Actual Cost of Firefighting in Manufacturing: Addressing Urgent Issues Before They Burn Your Business
The Actual Cost of Firefighting in Manufacturing: Addressing Urgent Issues Before They Burn Your Business
June 2025 Anyone in manufacturing knows the routine—every day brings a new set of “Critical”...
Utilizing Dynamic Advance Rates in a Specialty Finance Setting
How to Utilize Dynamic Advance Rates in a Specialty Finance Setting
While the focus of this article pertains to lenders to commercial and consumer finance companies,...