Supply Chain Cost Management: The AIM & DRIVE® Process for Achieving Extraordinary Results
by Jimmy Anklesaria
Identifying Constraints
Before launching into the creation and discussion of strategy statements, it is imperative that the team discuss whether there are any constraints that they have to deal with. A constraint is a limiting factor that must be taken into consideration before a strategic option is considered by your team. It is something that is physically or organizationally impossible to execute. Constraints must be discussed before the risk-benefit analysis of a strategic option is considered. Often, I’ve witnessed teams discuss a constraint, like safety for example, and talk themselves into accepting a potentially dangerous strategy because of the huge savings potential. Imagine if an engineer were bullied by management into changing a ...
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