March 2012 from KPI Library – “Well this is not an exhaustive list by any stretch of the imagination, but it is a list of the bad habits I see the majority of my clients consistently practicing when it comes to choosing, creating and using performance measures or KPIs. We reap what we sow, and that’s why it can be a useful exercise to see if you do have any bad KPI habits and start developing some better ones…” Read more 180 View – All our projects start with a discussion of CSF (Critical Success Factors – what an organizations […]
Swimming with Sharks
180 View – Gives a new perspective on swimming with sharks. Check it out […]
Supply Chain News: Dr. Elli Goldratt’s Unplugged Interview with SCDigest – 180Systems
February 1, 2012 from SupplyChainDigest – “Last week, we noted the 2011 death of Dr. Eli Goldratt, originator of the “Theory of Constraints,” author of “The Goal,” which introduced TOC to the world, founder of the Goldratt Institute, and much more… There are two pillars to the Theory of Constraints. One is the starting assumption of all the hard sciences, which is that in all real-life systems there is inherent simplicity. If you can just find that inherent simplicity, you can manage, control and improve the system. The other pillar is “that people are not stupid…” Read more 180 View […]
10 biggest ERP software failures of 2011
December 20, 2011 from Computerworld – “With the year drawing to a close, one thing seems abundantly clear: There are still an awful lot of ERP and other software projects running off the rails out there. Software project failures are no fun for anyone involved. They lead to piles of wasted money and effort, heaps of accusations and recriminations, and even to lawsuits. Here’s a look at some of the highest-profile problem projects to surface this year…” Read more 180 View – One of the 10 biggest failures is “the attempt to provide electronic health records for all of the […]
Change For A Dollar
180 View – There are many comments about this video. One of them was “This is a beautiful video. It says so much about how the smallest things we do can make a huge difference in someone’s life. Little acts of kindness can have far-reaching effects that we may never see, so next time you think you aren’t helping to change the world, just watch this video and maybe you will think differently.” Check it out […]
The complex art of estimating
December 2011 from CAmagazine and written by Michael Burns – “Few complex projects are undertaken without some estimating being done. Whether it’s a construction company that needs to do a custom project or an accounting firm that needs to prepare a proposal for a complex audit engagement, someone (often several people) will have to take a stab at calculating the effort and cost required to finish the job…” Read more […]
Most fraud is an inside job, says survey
November 10, 2011 from InfoWorld – “Fraud cost organizations 2.1 percent of earnings in the past 12 months, which is equivalent to a week of revenues over the course of a year, according to the Kroll Annual Global Fraud Report, a recent survey that polled more than 1,200 senior executives worldwide. The research does contain some good news, however, and found a decline in the frequency of fraud over last year. Of the executives polled, 75 percent suffered some kind of fraud-related loss in the last 12 months, which is down from 88 percent the year prior. However, fraud remains […]
What is the single best thing we can do for our health?
180 View – something to add to your new year’s resolutions. Check it out […]
7 Steps to Building a Business Case for ERP
October 13, 2011 from Supply Chain Management Review – “To create a business case for an ERP investment and select the right ERP option, organizations should follow a 7-step process: Describe the business challenge Assess the potential benefits of the ERP investment Assess the potential costs of each ERP option Assess risks and issues that might arise during the implementation Recommend the preferred solution Describe the implementation approach Measure potential and actual ROI…” Read more 180 View – The article gives examples of challenges, benefits, costs and risks associated with ERP. However anyone following the advice given is likely to […]
The Jive Aces present: Bring Me Sunshine
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