When Good Enough Operations Block Growth: A Supply Chain Reset
The Situation A clear investment thesis. An operating reality that told a different story. When a private equity fund acquired a fast-growing European medtech company, the value creation plan was straightforward: accelerate revenue, improve margins, free up cash. The...
Supply Chain Resilience Is No Longer Optional
Toyota is renowned for its lean production methods—eliminating waste, achieving just-in-time perfection, and setting the global standard for operational efficiency. Yet when the massive 2011 earthquake devastated Japan, Toyota resumed production faster than any...
Do You Really Need an Advanced Planning System (APS)?
Advanced Planning Systems (APS) are often presented as the ultimate solution for supply chain challenges. They promise seamless integration, better forecasting, and optimized decision-making. But are they always the right choice? At Qwinn Business Partners, we see a...