Taking over a department can be challenging. You can see the potential, but if the department was not well-managed in the past then it may be in disarray. Disorganization is only the start of the problems. The staff may be demoralized and unproductive, goals are not understood – let alone being met. How do you get things on track?

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Part Two of a Four-Part Series

Last week, we raised the question: How do you know where to begin? How can you identify a gap in one of your company’s core processes?

The answer:

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Final in Cash to Cash Cycle Series

In the past four weeks, we’ve brought to light four key areas in which you can save $250,000 each — for a total of $1,000,000. Point by point, we’ve shown you just how cash flows through these areas, making up the Cash to Cash Cycle.

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Speak of operations assessment, and we’ll hear its significant value. Speak of an audit, and we’ll run for the nearest emergency exit. There’s no difference between the two, yet

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When you first take over a department, expectations are usually high but operations are sometimes in disarray. The staff is disorganized, goals aren’t being met, and hours are spent on unproductive tasks. Just when you think the company would never get on track, the CFO recommends that

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