Operational Strategy: Turning Strategy Into Action
An operational strategy cannot be achieved without definition, planning, alignment, control, and flexibility. Learn more about how you can put yours into action.
Struggling with Inventory Performance? Stop Trying to Please Everyone and Get a Fresh Perspective
Does your organization struggle with inventory management? It doesn’t have to. Learn how to overcome outside pressures and achieve balance.
Why Capital Allocation Should Exist at the Portfolio Level
This is a guest post written by Ken Brooks, Chief Content Officer of Wiley Knowledge & Learning. Connect with Ken on LinkedIn and visit the Wiley website to learn more. It’s All About Alignment Like most organizations, you have a long-term goal that you strive to achieve by undertaking and (hopefully) completing a number of [...]
Transforming a Business Case for Action into a Usable Business Value Plan
Achieving a Goal is One Thing, Learning Its Benefits is Another As a business executive that authorizes programs and projects, it can be frustrating to get a business case for action with a great ROI, then never understand much about the result of the program other than the fact that it maybe came in on [...]
River Rock Advisors Named a Top 100 Great Supply Chain Partner by SupplyChainBrain
River Rock Advisors is pleased to announce that we have been recognized on the Top 100 Great Supply Chain Partners list by SupplyChainBrain, a supply chain management information resource. For nearly 20 years, SupplyChainBrain has established the list using nominations from customers who recognize suppliers and service providers for outstanding solutions and service. SupplyChainBrain conducted [...]
Navigating the Limitations of Project Management Metrics
Traditional Project Management Metrics are Confining Program and project managers know the constraints involved with their roles. Each endeavor is a dynamic relationship between the amount of time needed to make things happen, the scope that defines its parameters, and the budget needed to complete it. These constraints are also the project management metrics used [...]
Understanding the Difference Between Project, Program, and Portfolio Management
Common Use Doesn’t Mean Common Knowledge You’ve likely heard the term project management or project manager many times throughout your career. This is a common function and role in many organizations and industries across the world. Whether project management is a core component of your professional duties as a manager, director, or executive, or you’re [...]