17 Years and Nothing Has Changed

17 Years and Nothing Has Changed

I recently rediscovered a McKinsey article, “How to make after-sales services pay off,” by Russell G. Bundschuh and Theodore M. Dezvane, that appeared in The McKinsey Quarterly, 2003 Number 4.  Here are a few points from the article: “Manufacturers of everything from...
A Remanufacturing Overview

A Remanufacturing Overview

A Remanufacturing Overview – Part 1. Definitions and Process Question: What’s the difference between alchemy and equipment remanufacturing? Answer: Remanufacturing works. Why? Alchemists used magic to turn lead into gold. In reality, they tried to hoodwink their...
Is Your Business a Supplier or a Partner?

Is Your Business a Supplier or a Partner?

Introduction As many businesses plan their post-COVID future, they re-evaluate the companies they buy from. The buyers are looking for several improvements, including: Lower costs Better quality Shorter delivery Innovative products and services More resilient...
The Power of Customer-Centric Solutions

The Power of Customer-Centric Solutions

The author, Karl Sharicz, is the Founder and Principal of HorizonCX and a Middlesex Consulting Partner.  This article first appeared on the CX Cafe by MaritzCX on March 7, 2019. As CX professionals, we are largely compelled to align with our respective organization’s...