For this month’s installment, we’ll look at two aphorisms from Richard Saunders:
“Observe all men, thy self most.” (August 1740)
“There are three things extreamly hard: steel, a diamond, and to know one self.” (January 1750)
In other words, we need to keep accurate records of volumes and costs. This is especially true in a production environment. We all want to improve ourselves and our operations. But you need to know where you are before you can make any changes.
Operations Management / Strategy / Postage Rates / Purchasing / Leadership / print / The Berkshire Company / learning / success / positive / inspiration / management / growth / strength / employees / Ben Franklin / professionalism
The technology used in the print and mail industry is changing rapidly. Every year, equipment speed and capability is improving. It’s challenging to buy for the present and keep an eye towards the future. So how do we solve today’s issues and prepare for tomorrow’s needs?
There are 4 key principles to follow when buying and planning:
Operations Management / Technology / Outsourcing / Strategy / Purchasing
