How to Build Stakeholder Alignment for Digital Transformation

Possibly the most difficult aspect of digital transformation isn't the transformation itself; but achieving lasting stakeholder alignment—that is, making sure the relevant folks are firmly on board for serious change. Today we discuss the steps you can take to build a concrete and reliable...

Today’s warehouse solutions rely heavily on specialized hardware to capture information on the floor. From receiving and returns to reconciling inventory, we use handheld scanning hardware to handle the processes. Since the upgrades are expensive, the hardware is often outdated. Handheld scanners...

The first two parts of this three-part series discussed classifying business problems according to their complexity. Part 1 discussed the domains associated with obvious and complicated problems, and Part 2 discussed the domains related to complex and chaotic problems. In this final installment, we...

In the first part of this three-part series, we discussed classifying business problems according to their complexity and the obvious and complicated domains. In this second part, we’ll discuss the realms of complex and chaotic issues. The following table displays the five problem types, their...

This blog post is the first in a three-part series on matching the correct solution to your business problem. Are you killing a fly with a hammer? In 2021, solving the business problem front and center has never been more critical. Management and leadership are facing, in the age of...

What is the value chain? The term value chain is the process of creating a product or service. It includes the procurement of raw materials, production, manufacturing, and other procedures to develop and sell a finished product to the consumer.

What is user-centric design thinking? Imagine trying to solve problems focusing on understanding people and their needs. That’s the basis of user-centric design thinking or UCD.

What is digital transformation? Digital transformation is tough to define because it looks so very different for every industry. Yet, in general terms, it is explained as incorporating digital technology into all business areas. The result is a fundamental change in how businesses function and...