Alexander Proudfoot
Management System in Nelspruit

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We are specialists in driving rapid change in operational performance.
We specialize in the design and execution of programs to achieve changes in operational performance, and as a consequence financial performance.

Global Cement Magazine on operational transformation in the global cement industry. Producers, whether big or small, are trying to become leaner. After many years of volatility, the cement industry is looking for stabilization in their processes and profitability. In doing so, more and more companies are tapping Proudfoot to help them transform their operations and deploy innovative strategies for growth. Global Cement Magazine, a leading voice in the cement industry, recently sat down with Angus Maclean, Proudfoot’s Executive Vice President for Client Delivery, Europe, to discuss industry trends and Proudfoot insights. Lean, Six-Sigma and TQM have served the industry well. However, we see that Lean needs to be put into a new lens focused on growth. The latest insights in operations transformation through our active engagement in the market. Our Proudfoot PACE Blog features articles focused on topics relevant to operations transformation, creating a change-capable workforce and other insights and observations from frontline perspectives. This is like asking what the length of a piece of string is. It all depends on what does 'rapid' mean, but an answer can be found in the non-aviation industries. However, the concept of safe operations is about changing the way that people approach their jobs to improve the level of safety and productivity within an organization. It has recently been refurbished, and by the door a new recycling bin has appeared. Whether it be a short ride, or a long one, the metronomic focus on pedalling efficiency is a wonderful tonic to today’s connected world. For decades, these approaches have helped companies save millions. For many, growth has been a top priority, yet this core driver is typically not part of the mix in traditional lean thinking. Manufacturing: What your C-suite peers are doing to tackle their top 5 challenges. We collect and analyze this data for firsthand insight into business conditions companies are currently experiencing, and the approaches and initiatives they are pursuing as they respond to these conditions. Automotive: What your C-suite peers are doing to tackle their top 5 challenges. And while each of these projects surely had the best of intentions, as more projects are added the more likely they are to be dropped. For every new initiative launched, another one slows down or ceases altogether. With stagnant demand across many developed economies and increasing uncertainty in emerging markets, CEOs are under pressure to execute an effective growth strategy. With so many moving parts, it can be challenging to get G&A functions in synch. In the aftermath of this perfect storm, companies will struggle to reach their goals.