Your company could take quantum leaps toward its growth targets if some of the latest operations management science tools were brought in and applied. This does not mean a replacement of any current operations processes or personnel, but only the addition of some (small, yet significant) management tools.
In particular, an operations manager with special training could apply linear programming algorithms to solve common warehousing and shipping optimization problems. Some examples are listed below.
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What might this look like at your company?
Step 1: The right person could build **and test** computer models for such problems and subsequently train others to use the models.
Step 2: This one could teach others the craft of building the models (no math degree required) so that they in turn can build them without the teacher.
Step 3: A small software team could integrate the use of the models with the company’s existing management workflow and software.
Step 4: A matured management science practice would then equip your company to continue its ascent in the warehousing, shipping, manufacturing or [name of your industry] industry.