Headwinds
Manufacturers, supply chains, and associated operations have been under strong headwinds for several years. Yet, despite labor shortages and economic uncertainty, producers of goods have managed to drive growth. However, to maintain this growth, it is increasingly necessary to leverage digital tools and technologies, embrace new business models that will redefine the future of work, and achieve resilient supply chains.
Technology, demographics, and government policies are reshaping industries and how we think about manufacturing, supply chain, and operations. Historically, companies sold products and services through long-established value chains. Today, business models are shifting, and the future will comprise market networks, enabling new forms of cooperation and competition through digital ecosystems. Companies are rapidly turning to advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, robotics, data analytics, and blockchains to enhance their end-to-end manufacturing strategies, achieve operational excellence, and create resilient supply chains. Smart factory transformations are coming to the fore, and many manufacturers are making foundational digital investments to facilitate this trend.
It is increasingly necessary to leverage the digital tools and technologies above, embrace new business models that will redefine the future of work, and achieve resilient supply chains.
A tight labor market and overall workforce churn amid business model shifts are escalating supply chain issues, reducing operational efficiency and margins. These factors will make it difficult for manufacturers to invest in talent solutions, retention programs, and reshoring operations.
How We Help
It’s not enough to solve individual supply chain functions or problems. WiserWulff management consultants help clients:
- Address complex cross-functional transformations, improve agility, and develop and protect their integrated operations
- Drive program and project initiatives to achieve end-to-end operations transformations
- Operational and performance improvements to support enterprise objectives
- Increase collaboration, and serve customers more efficiently and effectively
- Implement digital technologies, AI, and analytical tools to control operations and drive productivity
Calm Through the Chaos
A great PMO practice that is built on the right process can turn a chaotic, unfocused project into a winning one. More than that, it instills the confidence that you’re doing business the right way and that you’re focused on the right outcomes.