Business Process, Information Technology, Information Technology Strategy, Information Technology value, IT Spending, Lean Business
Do you feel like the Information Technology (IT) bills never stop coming? It seems like there are always upgrades, maintenance costs, new software that must be purchased. The question becomes ‘What Value Do We Receive From That Investment?’ That is...
Business Process, Corporate Turnaround, General, Information Technology
There are always a certain amount of corporations that have found themselves in a situation of negative profitability and/or declining sales. If these cases are prolonged they are in need of a fundamental business change and infusion of cash in order to...
Business Process, Finance Department, General, Information Technology, Lean Accounting
Have you gone on a corporate crash diet in the last couple of years. After the binging in the early 2000’s and the financial collapse in 2008, many companies felt it necessary to put themselves on a crash spending diet. So what do I mean by...
Business Process, Information Technology, Lean Accounting
In the last couple of days 2 non-related experiences have emphasized to me the importance of looking at business differently. Sunday after the Super Bowl (fabulous game) I watched the new reality show ‘Undercover Boss’. In the episode last night...
Business Process, General, Information Technology, Lean Accounting
In the last couple of posts I talked about the importance of looking at the organization differently, expanding thinking beyond our day to day limited view to find ways to change processes and technology to improve the business, successfully navigate the current...