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The Bizmanualz consulting team has helped many companies just like yours achieve operational improvement. Browse these case studies to read about how we have helped other companies and how we can do the same for you.
You’ve just been given the task of writing a new procedure that documents an existing business process. Â You make sure you understand, and you close with, “I’ll get on this process right away.”
That’s when your boss says, “Process? Did I say ‘process’? I meant processezzz! Plural!”  And before you can blurt out, “What do you mean?”, the boss says you need to develop procedures for all accounting processes, not just the one.  Oh, and he wants them by the end of the month!
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Author: Chris Anderson Published on: November 20th, 2009
Categories: Accounting Procedures Manuals, Case Studies, Writing Policies and Procedures
Lean Visual Management System cuts through the paperwork typical of ISO 9001:2008 quality certifications.
St. Louis, MO (April 24, 2009) - Bizmanualz, Inc., a business strategy consulting and quality publishing company based in Clayton, Missouri, today announced the successful certification to ISO 9001:2008 for the design, development, realization, and delivery of its policy and procedure publications, training courses, and consulting services. The certification demonstrates the Bizmanualz commitment to continually improve its ability to assist business owners achieve the growth they envision.Â
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Author: Sandi Villarreal Published on: April 24th, 2009
Categories: Business Process Improvement, Case Studies, ISO Quality Management, News and Announcements
Many companies spend a lot of time and money selling a story to an industry without spending enough time evaluating what that industry needs from them. How can you develop the right selling story if you don’t understand your customer’s needs?
At Bizmanualz, we see a lot of business owners who confuse their own perception of their value with that of their customers. Frankly, it doesn’t matter what you think of your product or service if your customers’ don’t see it that way.
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Author: Sandi Villarreal Published on: January 19th, 2009
Categories: Case Studies, Strategic Process Improvement, Value Proposition
Many companies appear to run relatively smoothly under the status quo, so they may not think about organization improvement. Minor product inconsistencies or customer complaints are normal, and the owners might think that overhauling an entire system to save a little money might not be worth it. But those same business owners would be surprised to learn that a few simple process changes and a small amount of effort can save thousands of dollars through cutting waste and improving customer quality.
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Author: Sandi Villarreal Published on: January 12th, 2009
Categories: Case Studies, ISO Quality Management, Strategic Process Improvement
When you’re selling a product or service with a long sales cycle, you know that 90 percent of the industry is not buying at any given time, and 10 percent are. But how do you find that 10 percent?
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Author: Sandi Villarreal Published on: September 13th, 2008
Categories: Case Studies
Last week we talked about the continual improvement journey at CTMT Data Center. This week we will discuss Ram Jack Foundation Systems, an internationally recognized structural repair company with the latest foundation repair technology and a tradition of the highest standards in customer care.Â
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Author: Editor Published on: May 21st, 2007
Categories: Case Studies
Last week we discussed Precoat Metal’s change initiatives. This week we will talk about the Colliers Turley Martin Tucker (CTMT) Data Center Facilities Team that takes their mission very seriously.Â
CTMT is one of the nation’s most successful real estate and facility management companies,
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Author: Editor Published on: May 14th, 2007
Categories: Case Studies
Our recent articles have focused on innovation and change. To compete in today’s fast-moving world, both innovation and change are integral ingredients for process improvement and success. This month, we will talk about companies that have readily welcomed change and embarked on the process improvement journey. We will begin with Precoat Metals, which recently recognized an opportunity for improvement.
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Author: Editor Published on: May 7th, 2007
Categories: Case Studies
When our consultant first met the prospective Boeing spinoff, Advanced Tooling Solutions, the team had fabricated and tested a prototype tool that promised the automotive industry cost advantages and schedule flexibility. But the team was unsure about how to sell to the automotive industry.
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Author: Sandi Villarreal Published on: June 27th, 2005
Categories: Case Studies, Value Proposition
In an industry where little differentiates one marketing company from another, infūz was determined to set itself apart from the field. infūz would not be just another web marketing company.
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Author: Sandi Villarreal Published on: June 27th, 2005
Categories: Case Studies, Value Proposition