Viewpoints about 'Complexity Reduction'

Top 10 Innovation Viewpoints of Q1 2012

April 2nd, 2012 | by Jenna Dudevoir

Somehow, it is April already and Q2 has begun. To share with our readers our latest viewpoints on innovation, at the end of each quarter we will be publishing a list of the top 10 most popular viewpoints. Which topics captured the most attention in Q1 2012? Read More

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Complexity Reduction Part 3: SKU Portfolio Optimization & Brand Strategy

June 6th, 2011 | by Mick Broekhof and Scott Gamble

For most companies, complexity or SKU reduction initiatives still start and stop with transactional data, focusing on turnover, profit, and volume by customer and channel. For a more balanced outcome, consumer product companies should create a holistic view of complexity reduction that includes brand demand view and complexity rating. Read More

Topics: Brand Demand, Brand Strategies, Brand Strategy, Complexity Management, Complexity Reduction, Portfolio Complexity, Portfolio Management, Portfolio Optimization, Portfolio Prioritization, Portfolio Rationalization, Reduce Complexity, SKU, SKU Optimization, SKU Portfolio Optimization, SKU Rationalization, SKU Reduction

Complexity Reduction Part 2: The CFO’s Imperative to Drive Growth

March 8th, 2011 | by Mick Broekhof and Subu Wuppalapati

A previous viewpoint, Complexity Reduction Part 1: Governance Sets the Foundation for Success, discussed two critical elements for laying the groundwork for a complexity reduction initiative - sustaining the involvement of the C‐suite and establishing a process owner. This second viewpoint of the series focuses on the specific role of the CFO in complexity reduction: expectations, key success factors, and types of savings. Read More

Topics: CFO, Complexity Management, Complexity Reduction, Cost Reduction, Governance, Perspective, Portfolio Complexity, Portfolio Management, Portfolio Prioritization, Portfolio Rationalization, Portfolio Review, Process Owner, SKU Rationalization, Strategic Governance

Complexity Reduction Part 1

Governance Sets the Foundation for Success

January 13th, 2011 | by Mick Broekhof

For a tree to grow tall and strong, regular pruning is required. Removing broken, diseased or damaged limbs encourages faster growth. The same applies to businesses. Some of the smartest CEOs realize that to grow their company they must periodically prune their product portfolio. Read More

Topics: Complexity Management, Complexity Reduction, Governance, Perspective, Portfolio Complexity, Portfolio Management, Portfolio Prioritization, Portfolio Rationalization, Portfolio Review, Process Owner, SKU Rationalization, Strategic Governance

Platform-based Product Development: Reduce Complexity and Save Millions

November 15th, 2010 | by George Young

This November 2010 Food Manufacturing column explores platform-based product development, a sometimes-controversial effort central to any strategic initiative aimed at reducing complexity and its associated costs. Read More

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