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Real-Time Costing Eliminates Your Time Gap
There’s a vast echoing gap between the mindset of accounting and project management in most businesses. It has a lot to do with time: The PMO works with a today-and-tomorrow mindset – getting the project done, on time, to specs.
June 26, 2024
How Do You Spell WBS?
What is a work breakdown structure? In today’s video, Tofiq Indawala, Director of Product Management, is joined by Brad Malone, from Navigate Management Consulting to discuss the whole concept of a work breakdown structure, and how that impacts project management.
May 26, 2024
How Accurate is Your Data?
“Across our 10 branch offices, last quarter sales are up 7%, on average.” This statement tells you exactly nothing. But it sure sounds like good news in a management meeting. The problem is that seldom does anyone ask the right
April 22, 2024
Resource Management – Getting What You Need from Workers
Here’s a question all AV companies need to ask: How do we handle resource management inside our organizations? Resource management is such an important issue, it invariably leads to other questions: How do we manage the utilization of our
April 20, 2024
When 1+1=3
Business Intelligence – with implementation of an ERP system & overlaying BPM, you can harness your centralized data is the big strategic advantage. … Read More
March 12, 2024
Would You Rather…Implement New Software, or Get a Root Canal?
Implementing new software, or a root canal? If you asked a technology integration business owner whether they would rather have a root canal performed or implement new software in their business, they’d likely opt for the root canal. The thought
February 15, 2024
Smart Ways to Create Your 2024 Business Financial Plan
In a dynamic and competitive business landscape, a well-crafted financial plan is the cornerstone of success for system integrators, custom installers, and professionals in the audiovisual, security, and automation industries. Whether you own a business or work as a manager
December 8, 2023
Lean Methodologies for Integrators
Lean is not just for manufacturers anymore, it’s an important concept for integration companies to start thinking about. Lean Methodologies bring together thinking about the delivery of customer value within the … … Read More
November 17, 2023
The Profit Killer – Unnecessary Process Variation
By Brad Malone I’ve had the privilege of being an intern under Dr. W. Edwards Deming (I wonder how many readers know the significance of that name without “Googling” it), a Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award Regional Auditor (same interest
November 16, 2023
Lone Star Enhances the Customer Experience with a Focus on Process
Increasing complexity in the AV industry is driving integrators to look at process A focus on process has not always been necessary for success, but it has long been a priority at Lone Star Communications. Ray Bailey, CEO, and Patt
November 10, 2023
7 Reasons Why Systems Integrators NEED an ERP System
7 Reasons Why Systems Integrators NEED an ERP System Why would a systems integrator need an ERP system? You’ve got enough on your plate without going through the trouble of finding and implementing a new system in your business. Even
October 12, 2023
When Is It Time for an ERP Upgrade?
When Is It Time for an ERP Upgrade? An ERP implementation can be costly and time-consuming. Deciding when to invest in a new ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software for your system integration business is a significant decision that can have
September 12, 2023
