Maximizing Profits
This is a great post by one of the leaders in throughput, Dr Lisa Lang of the Science of Business. I had this exact scenario unfold at client site a number of years ago.
Within a week I had determined the weakest link (push distribution model), but was not permitted to address the constraint. During my brief engagement, I explained that certain products did better in one of the outlets, than others. I explained that if we were playing a team sport, there would be more passes to the "open player" so to speak (given that basketball is wrapping up another season).
Not gonna happen in most companies.
Why?
I get measured on my store, not the whole company's performance.
Too bad.
Game over.
-ski
P.S. Need help improving your throughput? You have my number!
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Jeff 'SKI' Kinsey, Jonah
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