Basic Industries
Re-imagining how markets & organizations address the future
Manufacturers and other industrial companies face competing pressures of moving towards new ways of working as well as product innovation while preserving market position and meeting shareholder expectations. Market disruption can occur at any link in their value chain, forcing short-term decisions formerly part of an annual strategic cycle. Manufacturers and other industrial companies must find new ways to manage this balancing act and move their organizations towards a future of continuous improvement in performance and innovation.
Creating a Road to The Future
Aligning Management Objectives with Corporate Governance
Founded in 1969, this family-owned business has been become a formidable player in the road construction in Mexico. Looking to the future, the closely-held firm decided it was time to change the family-centric business practices and move to adopt a more forward-looking management framework for the company. The challenge for the family was to implement an operating framework for Board of Directors, and establish governance and planning processes for the Board and the newly hired, non-family CEO.
Working with the Chairman and the new CEO, the newly established Board of Directors began a planning process to align all stakeholders of the organization with the strategic objectives of the business. Under the direction of DRC, the planning sessions were facilitated with the board and the business operations managers. Establishing a new management approach – one based upon collaboration and cross-functional coordination – the company began a new way to shape the future of the business. A top priority was to align the core processes of the business with the overall objectives for growth. The staff adopted a collaborative operating model to identify and promote new business opportunities. The changes in organizational structure, priorities for new business, and opportunities for streamlining operations set the stage for a roadmap for the next 50 years.
Maintaining Excellence with Franchise Operations
Funding Retail Growth & Performance
A group of Mexican entrepreneurs set out to build a multi-store franchising operation. The first target was a license to operate Build-A-Bear Workshop stores in Mexico with an eye to expanding throughout Latin America. Maintaining momentum for growth and excellence in operations can be a challenge in any franchise operation. However, not recognizing the financial limits and capacity of the operation can undermine the best intentions.
Developing a strategy that leverages financial capacity while maintaining operational performance and controls is critical for ongoing operations. DRC worked with the franchise owners to establish sound operating plans for the retail entities while instituting a balanced governance framework for the group of investors.
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