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Most manufacturing and distribution companies have a goal of business process improvement. That’s why many companies partner with Ultra, as they require modern technology to support that improvement. Each organization’s “current state” is different. Some companies already have the necessary technology in place, but it isn’t in use Read More
Before a project team begins their journey seeking transformation with an enterprise technology selection and implementation, we guide our clients to consider the concepts of KPIs and Performance Management. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are the specific measurements and metrics that are relevant to your specific industry and production Read More
This is the third blog in our Transformation Journey series, which will discuss the 8 steps necessary to form a continuous improvement team. This team is in place to manage the process and immerse the group in an environment conducive to implementing improvements in your company’s environment and culture. In the last blog on the business Read More
Is your company using reverse logistics as a competitive advantage – to differentiate your value to customers? This is a topic very much on the minds of today’s retailers, manufacturers and distributors because the business processes of reverse logistics directly impacts how satisfied today’s customers are with your products and Read More
Looking for business process transformation? Selecting and implementing a new ERP program are just the first steps in the full transformation of your business. What comes next must include a review of the current state of affairs to start the business process transformation to get to the goal of the future state. Many enterprises miss out on the Read More
The next step in the business transformation process is to define a set of business performance measurements to use as opportunities are achieved through various projects. In my first three blogs of the Business Transformation Journey Series, I discussed the importance of identifying the many opportunities your team will have identified during Read More
Our team at Ultra has been partnering with a US-based manufacturer of welded and cold drawn mechanical steel tubing, fabricated parts and precision components. Through the partnership, we’ve uncovered business issues commonly faced by many metal component manufacturers and suppliers. This post is the first in a series showcasing the process for Read More
In a previous blog on the business planning process, we discussed the post-go-live steps for creating the foundation of your business transformation process journey. These included: Understanding the opportunities available to significantly improve your business Creating an effective cross-functional team to drive the process Implementing Read More
As I shared in a previous post, the Ultra team is in the midst of partnering with a US-based metals component supplier. The manufacturer operates 10 facilities strategically located near their customers, serving steel service centers, automotive and truck, construction and agricultural equipment, machinery and appliance OEMs. Through the Read More
The topic of business process improvement projects comes up often when we team with our mid-market manufacturing clients. In today’s competitive manufacturing sector, it makes sense for an organization to improve business processes as the foundation for improving the performance and overall bottom line of the business. But success can be Read More
This is inevitable with the “ebb and flow” that comes with the cyclical nature of manufacturing. We’ve been working with a mid-market manufacturer who has run into a downturn in their business activity. Even as the Institute for Supply Chain Management reports that the U.S. manufacturing sector expanded last month at its fastest pace in almost Read More
When it comes to the business process map, it’s been said this quote is applicable: “A good plan is like a road map; it shows the final destination and usually the best way to get there.” After teaming with hundreds of mid-market manufacturing organizations, we know the value of business process mapping. But the first step is understanding Read More
