Jim Gitney

In conversation with manufacturing business owners/senior leaders we often discuss what are the levers to increase profitability and growth. Our answer is that there are five metrics where manufacturers can see tremendous impact to profitable growth. These leaders often ask how much can we improve? What is possible? Watch this video to learn the five metrics and the range of improvement manufacturers can see within their business. #lean #leadership #culturechange #privateequity #manufacturing #alphanovaconsulting

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This clip from Manufacturing Growth Talks – Episode 11 hits on something many leaders underestimate. Growth doesn’t come only from internal analysis. It comes from outside relationships. Steve Ramel talks about intentionally engaging peers, suppliers, customers, and industry contacts—not to extract competitive secrets, but to understand: Industry dynamics Emerging risks around margins and product availability Macro trends that won’t show up in internal reports until it’s too late Those conversations don’t give you someone else’s advantage. They give you context. And that context becomes invaluable when: Preparing for board discussions Anticipating margin pressure Stress-testing assumptions around supply and demand The key insight Steve shares: leaders have to let this happen. It requires trust, curiosity, and time outside the organization. 🎥 Watch the full conversation with Steve here: [https://lnkd.in/g2EwBD8S Where do you intentionally go outside your organization to pressure-test your thinking? #manufacturing #leadership #management #businessgrowth #privateequity

Manufacturers often delay sourcing initiatives, assuming savings will come eventually. The reality? Every month of delay means cash permanently lost - money that could have strengthened working capital, funded automation, or offset labor costs. Our latest article, There’s No Better Time Than Now to Launch a Strategic Sourcing Initiative on tenetconsulting.com, breaks down why strategic sourcing isn't just about cost reduction - it's about unlocking liquidity when you need it most. If you're asking when the right time to act is, the answer is simple: NOW Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eKxSTxyC

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I’m honored to share that Industry Today Media has published my article: “4 Strategies to Close the Manufacturing Leadership Gap.” Manufacturing is facing a significant shortage of experienced and emerging leaders, from frontline supervisors to the C-suite. Too often, leadership development sits adjacent to the business rather than embedded within it. In this article, I outline practical strategies to move talent development into the flow of work... where leadership capability is built in real time and succession becomes intentional rather than reactive. Thank you to Industry Today for the opportunity to contribute to this important conversation. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gfJiisWe

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There is a temptation to minimize valuation to the math. And although that is critical as it largely dictates the access to capital in the manufacturing space work in progress backlog, employee skill (and access to replacement), life of equipment, supply chain issues, and payment terms by vertical are just some of the factors that get rolled into the valuation. #cabinets #woodworking #carpentry #transworld #cepa #businessbroekr

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There’s no question that uncertainty continues to shape the U.S. manufacturing landscape, and I am sure you have heard me say - the recent tariff announcements may create short-term opportunities, but they are not a long-term solution — especially in the tooling industry. If you’re betting your business on tariffs alone, you're taking a risky gamble. Success won’t come from relying on external forces. It will come from tightening operations, engaging customers, and building sustainable value. - Operational excellence still matters. - Data-driven decisions still matter. - Customer relationships still matter. Now is the time to focus inward. Drive out waste. Improve lead times. Be the kind of partner customers want to return to — not because they have to, but because you offer competitive value and reliability. 👉 Read more about how manufacturers can respond with clarity and confidence: https://lnkd.in/eTTm9QaN

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🤩 Reshoring makes perfect sense, and I think any of my manufacturing connections who are not connected to Harry Moser should be. Check out his latest article.

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