The critical role of local teams when starting a new factory in developing production cultures
Why saving on the local team during a factory launch is one of the most expensive decisions a company can make.
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Factory start-up
Procurement & planning
Long-term planning vs. short-term planning
The cheapest equipment on the tender sheet is often the most expensive one on the balance sheet.
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Management
SMARTPP: establishing KPIs (Part 1)
SMART is not enough. Add Process and Person — and KPIs start managing for you.
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People & strategy
Motivation and inflation: why compensation strategy matters in volatile economies
Salary adjustments below inflation are a pay cut — and a costly one.
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