Executive Summary Manufacturers of residential HVAC products don’t always realize they’re trapped in a complexity spiral. Expanding product variety seems necessary to meet customer demands—but behind ...

Achieving cost leadership means consistently demonstrating, with data, that your product’s total direct material and labor costs are lower than those of your competitors. In the durable goods industry...

In the rapidly evolving landscape of the durable goods industry, the ability to adapt and innovate is more critical than ever. The post-pandemic world has presented us with unique challenges and unpre...

Imagine you’re a CEO or a corporate business unit leader who has just orchestrated a major merger or acquisition. The excitement of creating a larger, more powerful entity is palpable, but so are the ...