Our Approach
Business Improvement Specialists - For nearly 40 years, the Oliver Wight group of international companies has been partnering with some of the world's leading global manufacturing and distribution companies, service organizations and retail giants to help them achieve outstanding business performance.
One of the unique aspects of our approach is that it is based on knowledge transfer and client ownership. This ensures that the significant benefits achieved through an Oliver Wight Business Improvement Program are sustainable and that each business improvement initiative builds on the previous.
What we do
We provide global assistance, offering broad-based, multicultural support in North and South America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and the Asia Pacific region. In bringing about change, there are three elements: People & Behaviors, Processes, and Tools are the three primary elements affecting change. Oliver Wight methodologies and processies blend these individual elements to deliver real business benefit and competitive advantage. |
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We have spent nearly 40 years helping companies realize measurable business results with process improvement initiatives. The ultimate objective is the attainment of Class A certification, which is the adoption of a core set of best practices as defined in the innovative Oliver Wight Class A Checklist for Business Excellence. Following Oliver Wight’s Proven Path ensures that people at all levels of the organization are empowered with knowledge and understanding of the company’s strategic objectives, and accept accountability for their role in achieving those objectives. Using our integrated approach to improvement processes, an entire organization concentrates efforts on activities that create value such as increasing sales and market share, broadening operating margins, developing new and more competitive products, improving cash flow and increasing return on assets. |
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How we do it
Oliver Wight introduced and pioneered Sales & Operations Planning, originated MRP II and is leading the development of Integrated Business Planning, among a series of innovative solutions that drive improved business performance. Our Principals have real-world experience in achieving business excellence and can effectively assist companies to assess needs, develop effective processes, and transfer knowledge to your teams.
Behavior change takes time and requires focus on new ways of working. Your management team must become excited by the compelling logic of the Oliver Wight integrated business model. They must be excited by their vision of the future, the business benefits, and the opportunity to truly manage change effectively in the pursuit of business excellence. Change requires ownership and leadership from key influencers to mobilize key players from across the entire organization to implement the commonsense logic of an integrated model.
Oliver Wight provides value-added support throughout the implementation phase with coaching, mentoring, and challenging the business to progress. By working with your team, we will turn the possible into reality. Your company can achieve greater than 95 percent schedule adherence throughout the supply chain to enable superior customer service. Operational performance and management decision-making capability will yield outstanding results in all areas of the business. Business excellence is not an event – it must be sustained and then continually advanced through building on to the successful foundation already created.
Products and programs which complement our services
FastTrack S&OP: Among the Oliver Wight unique solutions is a highly-focused, short-term program that enables companies the ability to integrate demand and supply planning, inventory planning, new product development, financial planning, and strategic initiatives to achieve improved business results. It is designed to deliver business results fast - in 90 days or less.
The Enterprise Sales & Operations Planning Tool, a software program, assists clients with the implementation of Sales and Operations Planning Best Practices. It is utilized in a wide range of industries including pharmaceutical, aerospace, telecommunications, chemical, electronics, and industrial equipment.
Educational Programs: For nearly 40 years Oliver Wight has been a leader in educational programs and products. Our schedule of courses is comprehensive. Customized courses are available.
Our books and video libraries make it easier than ever to find and buy the educational programs and materials your managers and employees need.
Read white papers, case studies and articles which describe Oliver Wight solutions and applications implemented.
For more information, please contact an Oliver Wight Americas' representative to discuss your specific business improvement needs.