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When we refer to growth, we refer to Meaningful Growth. That is, the growth which comes deliberately from a well developed strategy, that provides the necessary scale to reduce your operating cost, and that increases your profitability more that just incrementally. Meaningful Growth i s the life-blood of vibrant companies. Sounds simple, but almost all companies find achieving Meaningful Growth—even managing the growth they have—a difficult proposition.
We've seen companies grow at 30% annually yet lose hundreds of millions of dollars. We've also seen companies grow only 12% and experience a 25% increase in profitability. It is all in how you approach growth and what your plans are.
What are your growth plans? Happenstance, Organic, or M&A? Happenstance, or just stumbling into growth without a plan is disastrous; but, it is the most common. Organic growth requires a clear, deliberate plan, which is simple enough; but, where are you going to find the right people in an economy with 4% unemployment? Mergers & Acquisitions sound tempting but why do 70% to 80% of all mergers & acquisitions fail? Growth is tough and there is risk in any growth opportunity.
There is no simple solution, but there is The Supply Chain Center. We help you bridge the Risk Gap. The benefit of using our 4-Squares Approach™ is that you receive a comprehensive assessment of the risks & opportunities, strengths & weaknesses of your possible courses of action to avoid surprises. We help you develop the road map with all the control measures and accountabilities you need for success.
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