Wednesday, June 2nd 2021
This week in
Consulting
Manufacturing engineering 5.0: the next step?
This week’s must read
As the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly altered the global business landscape, using Lean in combination with new tools and technologies can help companies solve problems and adapt to keep pace with change. Is Lean Manufacturing more essential today than ever before?
This Week’s Must Read is an insight piece from Four Principle about the benefits of Lean Manufacturing .
Thought Leadership
As new manufacturing jobs will be necessary for the future, those new workers will need safe, high-quality facilities to do their work, and relocation can be a long, frustrating, and expensive process. Here are all some critical things to consider for a facility relocation project.
Support functions interact with the manufacturing workforce and contribute to continuous improvement in modern factories, reducing their costs and increasing the value of the support functions by leveraging agile ways of working. Does agile suit every manufacturing company or situation?
As digital transformation and the Fourth Industrial Revolution continue to redefine manufacturing jobs of the future, understanding how work might change can help the industry as a whole prepare for a transformative future. What are the skills that will become must-haves in the future workplace?
COVID-19 has changed the world and the manufacturing industry. Manufacturers that intend to survive in this new era must fully embrace Industry 5.0 and reimagine the future of their companies.
This week’s Consulting News
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This week’s media
Concurrent Engineering is a method of designing and developing in which the different stages run simultaneously rather than consecutively.
Consulting sourcing tips
Demand Management for Consulting and Why You Need It
Demand management is an indispensable instrument for procurement professionals and businesses in general. Implementing it for the consultancy category is a no-brainer if you want to maintain spend control and strategic alignment.
How to set-up an Internal Consulting Group?
Internal Consulting is a growing trend today. In this article, you’ll learn how to set up your internal consulting group.
How to Check the References for Consulting Services the Right Way
When you are looking for a consultant or a consulting firm to help you improve your business, it’s a good idea to check the references provided. References can provide more information about the consultant or firm and can offer insights into the kind of work they have done in the past. In this article, learn the importance of checking references and what questions you need to ask while doing so.
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Hélène Laffitte is the CEO of Consulting Quest, a Global Performance-Driven Consulting Platform and author of “Smart Consulting Sourcing”, a step by step guide to getting the best ROI from your consulting. With a blend of experience in Procurement and Consulting, Hélène is passionate about helping Companies create more value through Consulting.
