In today's dynamic and high-stakes business landscape, companies are in continual pursuit of strategies to boost productivity, curtail wasteful efforts, and achieve greater effectiveness, efficiency, and profitability. Teams are constantly under scrutiny of performance metrics and systems meant to underpin objectives to support company goals. Anticipated challenges stemming from exponential growth and unforeseen disruptions such as a global pandemic put strain on even the most robust and seemingly well working systems, exposing flawed systems and growth opportunities for all, supply chains included.
What should you do when your organization is on the verge of outgrowing its processes and capabilities? What can you do when band-aids holding supply chain systems in place are losing their stronghold? And, more importantly, how can you proactively prevent or mitigate supply chain issues?
In Mine the Gaps, Steve Clarke, an experienced professional in the field of life science supply chain operations, shares invaluable insights into his tried-and-true methodology to prevent common supply chain issues with effective process design and execution. Drawing from years of hands-on experience, Clarke understands that when things feel chaotic and out of control, it's essential to focus on what is within your span of control. And one of the most powerful tools at your disposal is a well-defined framework for identifying gaps and bridging them, transforming your business operations, supply chain processes, and business outcomes along the way.
Too often businesses waste time on scorecards, dashboards, and analytics that provide them with little or no insight. Clarke reveals how to leverage readily available data that will result in quick wins and select relevant metrics that are actionable and drive better business decisions.
In Mine the Gaps, readers can expect to:
● Learn 7 process redesign principles that will transform how work gets done.
● Uncover pitfalls to avoid and how to put measures in place for prevention efforts.
● Explore a tested and realistic roadmap for companies to leverage and tailored to their specific needs.
Clarke underscores the notion that process improvement and operational innovation are key drivers of superior outcomes. Through actionable insights, real-world examples, and proven strategies to help overcome challenges and achieve supply chain excellence, Mine the Gaps offers a powerful and comprehensive framework that empowers businesses to achieve supply chain excellence and organizational success. Unlock the full potential of your supply chain, optimize operations, and position yourself at the forefront of your industry.