May 13, 2020
No one saw this coming and yet here we are. A pandemic of epic proportions accompanied by devastating economic consequences. Smart, methodical business planning and execution has been replaced by reactiveness and a sense of urgency. As the country settles into this new reality and implements steps to confront the medical and financial fallout, you still have a manufacturing...(continue reading)
May 13, 2020
It’s easier said than done to pivot from daily operations to fulfill an urgent product need. We’ve seen this first hand during the coronavirus pandemic. Large automotive manufacturers have the scale, capital, and skilled workforce to shift from making SUVs to making ventilators in a matter of a few weeks. Smaller companies may be able to meet other needs...(continue reading)
May 13, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic created an economic crisis in this country which has been felt especially hard right here in Connecticut. Many businesses had to shut down due to being considered non-essential and to enforce social distancing measures. For the most part, manufacturers in the state have continued to operate their facilities since they are considered essential businesses and they...(continue reading)
February 27, 2020
A PEST analysis allows a business to determine potential opportunities and threats associated with their strategy and figure out ways to either take advantage of them or to avoid them. It’s a strategic planning tool used to identify the Political, Economic, Social, and Technological factors that may have an effect on business and its planning process. Political factors...(continue reading)
February 27, 2020
Business owners can feel isolated running their organization. Sales may be flat, they’re feeling stuck, margins are getting squeezed, or they lost a key customer. These are just some of the issues they may confront as they lead their company. Leaning on their employees to work harder or smarter may provide some sort of relief. But regaining focus and...(continue reading)
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