Categories for Operations

Capacity Optimization in Business

by | January 5, 2011

My experience with the operations side of business was fairly limited prior to business school, so I found my Operations 101 class to be eye-opening.  I specifically remember reading the book “The Goal” by Eliyahu M. Goldratt, where business operations are compared to a line of boy scouts moving through the woods. The analogy is unbelievably simple, yet it creates a very clear... View Article

Planning: A Legal Check Up for Your Business

by | November 2, 2009

Planning is always a critical part of starting a business. As the business grows, though, many find that the daily operational demands and “firefighting” take over. Even when time is set aside for planning, the time is often encroached upon by other work that seems more pressing. Business owners realize the importance of the plan... View Article