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Who We Serve
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Our clients are found in diverse markets including Bio/Pharma; highly engineered Consumer Products; Material Handling; OEM Suppliers for automotive and aerospace; and Capital Equipment for the agricultural and construction market. But they have these common understandings:
- The building blocks in the strategic management of their products and services are the projects that develop and position those products and services.
- The full potential of their business opportunities is dependent on strategic prioritization and optimal execution of those building block projects.
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Why Companies Need Our Help –
Do These Problems Sound Familiar? |
- The resource dilemma or compromising opportunity
With today's cost reduction pressure, day-to-day operational demands and longer term initiatives compete for the same resources – and the operational demands typically win. The critical building block projects slip in priority and get managed on an "as time allows" basis.
Furthermore, cost pressure often dictates that management of these critical initiatives be assumed by a "technical expert". Without the benefit of project management expertise, many of the management elements integral to a successful project are likely to be overlooked.
- The inadequate process dilemma or adding risk to the opportunity
Organizations frequently do not have a formalized process for prioritizing and selecting projects. Thus these investments may not be objectively justified or verified as supporting the business plan.
And the tactical approach to managing these building block projects may be unstructured and lack the sophistication to handle the intricacies of multidisciplinary projects. Without an adequate process, the likelihood of a meeting the project objectives is severely diminished.
- The track record dilemma or missing opportunity
Linked strongly to the resources and process dilemmas, consistently disappointing outcomes can be a severe impediment to embracing bold but crucial initiatives. So Are You Our Type of Client?
Our experience has shown strong correlation between successful client engagements and specific organizational principles and characteristics. Consider the following.
- A continuous improvement mentality pervades the organization
- The organization is learning oriented.
- Accountability is demanded throughout the organization.
- Capable people are sought and then supported with the tools to succeed through continuous training.
- Project responsibility is delegated to well lead teams.
- Input is sought from all levels of the organization.
- Solid planning is valued and encouraged.
- The company environment is decidedly proactive and avoids operating by crisis management.
- The company recognizes that its vitality depends upon the consistent, successful execution of the projects that are the building blocks of the business's products and services.
If your organization recognizes the merit in these principles then the foundation exists for a successful working relationship with Apogee Management Group.
Learn more about How We Work with our clients or Contact Us with your specific area of interest.
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Rob’s engineering capabilities and superb planning skills resulted in seamless product transitions for quality, supply, and financial success. His leadership, support, and mentoring also kept our project teams focused in the midst of significant business demands. The resultant quality and process control system has led to significant productivity and capacity increases.
Mark Koepsel,
Director of Operations
American Standard,
Plumbing Products Division |
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