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Beyond BPO: Business Success Optimization for Manufacturing & Supply Chain Organizations

Delivering measurable business results by aligning people, processes, and technology around organization goals.

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Digital transformation means more than “putting in new software”

Have you heard the all-too-common story: Company or department buys new software and hires an expert to put it in and get everyone using it. Implementation goes smoothly, with not even minor headaches along the way. Weeks or months after the project, the business isn’t seeing any improvement, or worse, the needle moves the wrong direction. Leadership wants to know what’s happening. Departments or users start pointing fingers at each other, the trainers, the implementation team, or the software:

  • “The system doesn’t do what it’s supposed to do, or what we need it to do.”
  • “The consultants didn’t configure the system correctly.”
  • “The people in the other department aren’t using the software.”
  • “The training didn’t match our process.”
  • “Why are corporate execs asking us about one goal, when operations managers have us working on something else?”
  • “The ‘change management’ plan included training, but now the job tasks are completely different than before.”

Putting in new software doesn’t guarantee business results. Worse, automating a process that doesn’t line up with business objectives probably won’t get the results you need. What’s often missing is aligning people, processes, and technology to support specific business objectives.

Alignment is the first step to ensure business results

It doesn’t matter if you’re getting ready to put in new software, or if your software has been running for months or even years. To help you get maximum business results from software investments, we help you align people, processes, and technology around the business objective.

Our consultants work closely with you and your team to analyze current processes and identify areas for improvement. We’ll show you the best way for your organization to leverage new or existing software to achieve specific business goals.

We know how to uncover best practices, opportunities for innovation, and even inefficiencies that are “hiding in plain sight.” For the best results, we collaborate with your organization every step of the way, as we leverage Lean, Six Sigma, process modeling, and other improvement methodologies to understand existing processes and capabilities.

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We call the end-to-end process of helping you achieve results “Business Success Optimization”

Quantifiable business success is the measure of digital transformation effectiveness.

Business success optimization to help you achieve business results by aligning people, processes, and technology around organization goals.
  • What is the business goal, and how will we measure success?
  • Is the goal the RIGHT one? Is there a better or additional metric to drive business success?
  • Who is accountable for alignment around the goal and the business results?
  • What does the process look like today?
  • How does the process feed into the business goal?
  • What should the process be to support the business goal?
  • What are potential sources of errors, delays, excess work, and excess cost?
  • Who performs the work today?
  • How will software support that process to achieve the business goal?
  • How should the software be installed and configured to hit the goal?
  • Who will perform the work after process or software changes? Are they qualified and willing to do the work?
  • What else do we need to get the business result?
  • How often should we reassess the process?

Every role and every process working to support business outcomes

Sustainable change begins when your organization asks, “What are the right things we should be doing to get the outcomes we need?” And, the very next question is naturally, “Who are the right people to do those things?”

Business process analysis (BPA) is a critical step to optimize operations and achieve sustainable business outcomes. We help you identify inefficiencies, redundancies, and bottlenecks in your workflows, which can hinder productivity and increase operational costs. By systematically analyzing and documenting each process, we help you establish a clear understanding of your current state and pinpoint areas for improvement.

We create an in-depth analysis and foundation to streamline processes, reduce waste, and enhance overall efficiency. Our approach fosters a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging employees to proactively seek ways to enhance their daily tasks and contribute to the organization’s long-term success.

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Minimizing risk to achieve the full potential of transformation investments

The impact of business process analysis on digital transformation outcomes in manufacturing cannot be overstated. When companies have a thorough understanding of their processes, they are better positioned to implement digital technologies effectively. BPA helps identify which processes to automate, how to leverage data for better decision-making, and where to integrate technology with current workflows. This strategic approach ensures that digital transformation initiatives are aligned with the business outcomes your company needs, maximizing the value of transformation initiatives.

Most importantly, BPA minimizes the risks associated with digital transformation, such as disruptions to production or resistance to change, by providing a clear roadmap and involving the workforce in the process. Ultimately, BPA empowers manufacturing companies and supply chain organizations to harness the full potential of digital transformation, driving innovation, agility, and competitiveness in an increasingly digital world.

70% of organizations fail to achieve business results with digital transformation.

However, 95% of companies that leverage business success optimization surpass anticipated results and accelerate improvements by 143%.

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Using Lean, Six Sigma like a pro for BPO

Every one of our business process optimization specialists is an expert in Lean, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies. We arm your organization with powerful tools and expertise to enhance efficiency and performance every step of the way.

As we help you ask the right questions and ensure every step in your process adds value, we zero in on eliminating waste and optimizing workflows. We also show you how to apply Six Sigma to reduce variability in your process using data-driven techniques and statistical analysis. When you apply these methodologies together, you create a robust framework to identify and address process inefficiencies. By adding in elements of Kaizen, we show you how to foster a culture of innovation and workforce engagement.

Are your business goals the right ones?

How do you know that a business goal is the right one? Some business goals can lead to misguided efforts, misallocation of resources, and overall inefficiency. Goals that aren’t aligned with market realities, your company’s core values, or long-term vision create confusion and detract from more strategic objectives. Additionally, goals that are too vague, overly ambitious, or unrealistic can demotivate employees and hinder progress.

We challenge your view of business goals, and help you carefully evaluate and set clear, attainable, and relevant goals that drive meaningful progress and support the company's mission.

Will your KPIs drive the right outcomes

The right metrics and accountability provide clear, measurable goals that drive sustainable results.

However, even if the right people and processes are in place, the wrong metrics won’t get your company where you want to be. What happens when there’s a mismatch?

Getting the KPIs right helps each employee and every department contribute to business success, whether it’s efficiency, quality, or customer satisfaction. Additionally, we show you how to use accountability to promote a culture of ownership and commitment. Together, the right KPIs and accountability create a structured and transparent framework for evaluating progress, making informed decisions, and achieving sustainable business processes improvements.

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Does your company really need business success optimization?

The ultimate definition of transformation success is a more profitable business through manufacturing excellence and an agile, responsive supply chain.

World-class organizations set the stage for achieving business objectives by optimizing existing processes and lining up the right people to execute the work. We help manufacturing and supply chain organizations get faster, sustainable results by eliminating the risks associated with technology projects:

  • Identify clear objectives and address root causes
  • Pinpoint the right business processes and the best people to execute on them, eliminating disruptions and time-to-value delays
  • Set expectations for correct technology utilization
  • Streamline processes to avoid complexity
  • Create a roadmap to manage change, promote buy-in, and encourage innovation
  • Address data gaps and discrepancies to prevent unreliable outputs and insights

Talk with us about how business success optimization can help you achieve measurable business results with your transformation initiative.

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Get the value you expect from transformation, quickly and sustainably.

Digital transformation is our business. We are experts at deploying and integrating supply chain solutions and smart manufacturing systems – on time and within budget.

  • Digital transformation experts

  • Manufacturing and industry experts

  • Proven methodology

  • Change management

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