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Novvia Group Accelerates Multisite ERP Rollout in 18 Months
Novvia Group, an industrial packaging distributor, completed 14 Epicor ERP implementations across 17 of its businesses within 18 months. Six S Partners guided the rollout, emphasizing unified core processes, a single source of truth, and automation that delivered measurable performance gains.
Miebach and OMP announced a joint showcase at MODEX 2026, highlighting how their combined expertise can bridge the gap between supply‑chain planning investments and actual performance. Miebach contributes operating‑model design and transformation services, while OMP brings its AI‑driven Unison Planning™ platform to enable faster, more resilient decisions across strategic to operational layers. The partners will meet attendees at Booth C14191 and introduce Miebach’s Concierge Program, offering advisor‑led support for evaluating solutions within specific operating models. They target sectors such as consumer products, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and life sciences seeking to improve service, inventory management, and decision speed.
Business Process Reengineering (BPR) is presented as a radical, end‑to‑end redesign for processes that refuse incremental fixes. The article outlines clear triggers—persistent inefficiencies, steep KPI declines, strategic misalignment, legacy technology, and market disruptions—that justify a full overhaul. It contrasts BPR’s...
Professional services firms are hitting AI roadblocks because their data foundations are fragmented, a problem Gartner estimates costs an average of $12.9 million per year. The article labels this issue "fragmentation debt," which leads to unreliable insights and wasted AI investments....
Costco announced its first standalone gas station, a 40‑pump site in Mission Viejo, California, that will operate without an attached warehouse. The move seeks to increase fuel‑only capacity, ease traffic bottlenecks, and deepen the retailer’s membership value proposition as gasoline...
UK‑based sustainability consultancy SLR announced the acquisition of climate‑analytics platforms Planetrics and ClimSystems, launching an upgraded Digital Services suite. The move adds advanced physical and transition climate modelling tools to SLR’s portfolio, positioning the firm to meet growing investor and...
Chief HR officers must lead change initiatives by crafting a step‑by‑step strategy that minimizes disruption. The process starts with articulating the change’s purpose, then appointing a senior sponsor, establishing a robust communication plan, and preparing for employee resistance. By coordinating...
Tyton Partners announced the promotion of five senior leaders, elevating Catherine Shaw and Shlomy Kattan to Associate Partner roles, Natasha Janson to Vice President of Market Research, and Christian Lehr and Mats Penberthy to Managing Directors. The moves expand the...
ADAPTOVATE announced the appointment of Jim Cundiff as Managing Director and Partner, adding a veteran of enterprise agility and AI‑enabled transformation to its leadership team. Cundiff brings over 20 years of experience, including founding one of the first agile consultancies...
Consultants and system integrators often resist change due to a desire for control and ownership. This self-serving approach inflates project budgets, consuming millions that could be better allocated to other critical success factors. #ProjectManagement #Consulting #Budgeting https://t.co/y3FruodbiA
Argon & Co has elevated Oliver North, Warren Proctor, Evert Westerhof and Felix Kong to partner status, signaling a strategic pivot toward data, digital and AI‑enabled transformation. The new partners will spearhead the firm’s MODE optimisation framework, AI‑driven procurement services...
In this episode, McKinsey partners Ida Christensen and Linda Liu explain why resilience has become a top priority for CEOs and how it must be tied directly to strategic business goals. They define resilience as both the ability to withstand...
Consulting firms often recommend solutions based on vendor incentives or commissions, not client needs. This bias is unsustainable and will likely harm large firms long-term. True independence is key. #Consulting #BusinessEthics https://t.co/iVn0Uo4Hs1
The post argues that knowledge graphs should serve as an operating system that aligns AI agents with a company’s strategy, turning technology into a reliable partner rather than a disruptive force. It stresses that AI models alone are too inconsistent...
McKinsey & Co. estimates that companies will pour almost $7 trillion into data‑center infrastructure by 2030, a figure comparable to the GDP of Japan and Germany combined. A separate McKinsey analysis cited by Financial Express puts the spend at $1.7 trillion, highlighting...
My take: Enterprise knowledge will soon stop being a “soft asset.” AI is turning decades of tacit expertise, playbooks, and tribal know-how into owned, highly operational capital. 📈 When companies combine that with real business model redesign, with new decision rights, strong...
A lot of clients come to me and say their business is growing but something still feels off. They still spend so much time in every aspect of their business and feel like they can never step away, which is...
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Sandeep Gupta, founder of Novo Advisors, discussed the firm’s focus on middle‑market restructuring, its rapid 30‑to‑45‑day turnaround playbook, and the launch of a forensic and dispute advisory line. He explained how Novo works with both family‑owned and private‑equity‑backed companies, emphasizing...
#CIOChat Q3: AI transformation is considerably “accelerating” expectations on IT leaders, shall we say. AI appears to make things go at lightspeed. How can CIOs pursue innovation and growth while protecting the health and resilience of their teams, and themselves? https://t.co/ddMdfyFo5T
Many execs claim digital transformation when they've only automated tasks with AI. Transformation is when AI changes how you compete and deliver value. #AI #CIO https://t.co/vUAeACa9wo
Persistence Market Research, a leading management‑consulting and market‑research firm, projected the global electric‑vehicle battery‑management‑system market will reach $24.9 bn by 2033, driven by a 19.4% CAGR. The forecast highlights Asia‑Pacific’s 45% revenue share, North America’s fastest growth, and a shift toward...
Technology's 'machine' has 3 parts: the client buying solutions, the software vendors providing them, and the consultants connecting them. This setup creates a 'flywheel' that often benefits vendors and consultants more than the client. #TechIndustry #DigitalTransformation https://t.co/m4YEtByqSx
A consultant felt conflicted, knowing their firm was incentivized to recommend SAP regardless of objective evaluation. This conflict sparked the idea for an independent, tech-agnostic ERP consulting firm. #Consulting #SAP #Ethics https://t.co/HJMmwy0znT
Foxcove IT, a premium IT consulting firm, announced the expansion of its Portland, Oregon footprint to provide managed services, compliance support, and fractional CIO/CISO advisory to high‑growth businesses. The move positions the firm as a strategic partner for startups and...
Resources Connection (RGP) posted Q4 2025 revenue of $139.3 million, surpassing guidance, while COO Bhadreskumar Patel highlighted a contracted pipeline and a unified offshore delivery model that drove higher bill rates and cross‑selling uplift.
Negotiation up 300%. Financial Modeling up 300%. Not AI tools. The skills everyone said AI would replace. AI builds the model now. What it can't do: sit across from a skeptical CFO and hold the line. The premium is shifting. To the humans...
Accenture has bought Spanish cloud‑native AI and data company Keepler Data Tech, bringing more than 240 Keepler professionals into its health‑data analytics practice. The terms were not disclosed, and Accenture’s stock fell 0.83% to $197.30 after the announcement. The deal...
Rich Data vs. Fuzzy Fluff: Why a two-hour recording of your leadership team is worth more than a thousand corporate PDFs https://t.co/XXeM0d9BTe via @DLAIgnite #SocialSelling #DigitalSelling #Leadership #ArtificialIntelligence #Tech #TechNews #AgenticAI #AIAgents #AI https://t.co/FAgIygAC2f
Most people assume operations work is about systems, tools, or task management. But really it’s about creating a business that no longer depends on you to keep everything moving. That’s what I build with my clients. 🩵
The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has upgraded ESG guidance into binding conduct standards, requiring financial firms to treat sustainability claims like financial disclosures. The move, which aligns South Africa with ISSB climate reporting, is expected to generate a sharp...
Companies are struggling with basic tech like cloud solutions and accounting software, yet many are adding AI on top. This complexity is a major reason why digital transformation projects are failing at an unprecedented rate. #DigitalTransformation #AI #ProjectFailure https://t.co/V6WQ1nnCYe
Tech Mahindra and Papaya Global announced a strategic partnership on April 7, 2026 to combine Papaya’s AI‑first global workforce platform with Mahindra’s consulting and managed‑services expertise. The alliance targets payroll, cross‑border payments, onboarding and compliance for enterprises operating in up...
Inefficient workflows act as hidden cost centers, slowing both productivity and employee learning. Bottlenecks such as manual approvals, fragmented tools, and unclear responsibilities create cognitive overload that hampers skill adoption. When work processes are streamlined, learning becomes embedded in daily...
Harvard Business Review’s leadership podcast reveals that many firms are drowning in initiative overload as leaner staffing meets a surge of new projects. Executives launch signature initiatives to prove value, while functional silos prioritize independently, creating “impact blindness” for frontline...
Since ChatGPT’s debut, most large U.S. firms have moved from AI curiosity to multi‑million‑dollar commitments, with 80% of leaders using generative tools weekly and 74% reporting early positive returns. Yet broader impact stalls: fewer than 10% of companies capture meaningful...
Mid-size companies are realizing big consulting firms don't offer cost-effective solutions. Staffing large projects for smaller clients, similar to Fortune 500s, adds no real value and is an outdated model clients are now spotting. #Consulting #BusinessStrategy https://t.co/bNQetvZEJi
Dr. Andrea Adams‑Miller, executive advisor at The RED Carpet Connection, introduced a single‑day decision‑recalibration program aimed at reversing decision fatigue among senior leaders. The intervention draws on recent McKinsey, Deloitte and academic research, positioning condensed performance fixes against traditional long‑term...
EY rolled out a global AI‑agent framework inside its EY Canvas assurance platform, targeting 130,000 auditors and a 100% automation goal by 2028. The system promises faster, more accurate audits but could make entry‑level accounting roles harder to fill in...
In this episode, Jerod Hamilton, Director of 3PL Warehouse Strategy at Tyson Foods, explains why modern distribution centers struggle with efficiency due to fragmented planning systems and static facility designs that quickly become outdated. He highlights how multiple, siloed forecasts...
The article offers a practical framework for consulting firms to diagnose why a proposal was lost. It presents two sets of post‑loss questions—one to evaluate the firm’s business‑development process and another to assess prospect‑related factors. By answering these questions, firms...
Big consulting firms have a major fault: their software biases. This hasn't changed in 25 years. They push specific solutions, regardless of what's best. #Consulting #BusinessStrategy https://t.co/4jb7WvtJHA
In this episode of So What from BCG, host Georgie Frost talks with John Schreiber, CEO of the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), and BCG’s Rishi Varma about leading organizations through resource scarcity by anchoring on purpose. John shares...
The Australian Senate's finance and public administration committee rejected Senator Barbara Pocock's private‑member bill that would have banned consulting firms from government contracts. A week earlier, the same committee also turned down Senator Richard Colbeck's proposal to establish a standing committee...
Milwaukee’s Wisconsin Center District is reviewing a consultant report that recommends a 650‑room, publicly financed hotel attached to the Baird Center. The plan seeks to close a 418‑room gap with rival Columbus and recapture lost conventions worth $5‑9 million each. Officials...
Operational maturity isn’t about having more systems. It’s about having the right level of clarity, ownership, and structure to support the business you’re building.
Aviation’s regulatory rigor, capital intensity and volatile demand create an environment where marginal inefficiencies quickly erode profit. To navigate this landscape, many carriers are turning to specialist consulting firms that combine strategic planning with execution capabilities. These advisors offer privileged...
I was working with a client this week who was wrestling with a decision I see a lot of teams avoid confronting honestly: whether to build on a third-party platform and accept the lock-in, or build something more flexible that...
Don't underestimate change management – it's crucial for project success. Demand experienced consultants and don't be afraid to find resources outside your primary vendor if needed. Your project's success depends on the right people. #ProjectManagement #Consulting https://t.co/8VfUwEZJti
DXC Technology announced a multi‑year partnership with ServiceNow to deploy the company’s Core Business Suite as “Customer Zero,” embedding agentic AI across its Global Business Services. The collaboration will use ServiceNow’s AI Platform to automate high‑volume processes, improve cross‑functional visibility,...
AI is reshaping business models and workflows, but most orgs are nowhere near true digital transformation yet. Leaders need more than pilots and copilots. #AI #DigitalTransformation https://t.co/vUAeACa9wo
Consulting firms are incentivized to bill as many people as possible, but your job as CIO is to optimize costs, not just minimize them. Ensure you're making the best use of tech consultant resources. #Consulting #CIO #CostOptimization https://t.co/nEaQq050YV
