by Symphony Consulting | May 11, 2017 | Information Technology
In our dynamic world, it is common for companies to deploy new software solutions and enhance or upgrade their hosting equipment. In the rush to solve a problem or improve efficiencies in the environment, companies often expose themselves to risks based on how the...
by Symphony Consulting | Aug 22, 2016 | Information Technology
You may have heard about the concept of Lean and how it is applied to manufacturing. The idea behind Lean manufacturing is to eliminate waste. This is achieved by approaches like just-in-time delivery, elimination of unnecessary buffers, and more timely response to...
by Symphony Consulting | Jun 3, 2016 | Information Technology
The growth trajectory of the past seven years in high-tech, coupled with the ubiquity of creative cloud and COLO (co-location) solutions, has caused many companies to question and revisit their data center strategy. Such was the case with a client who recently...
by Symphony Consulting | Aug 15, 2014 | Information Technology, Supply Chain
The Greek inventor Archimedes is quoted as saying “Give me a lever long enough and a fulcrum on which to place it, and I shall move the world.” Since negotiation is really a process of movement, a similar concept applies here. Instead of trying to move the world...
by Symphony Consulting | Feb 18, 2014 | Information Technology
Most of us are familiar with the concept of Lean manufacturing. A key notion in Lean is the idea that waste is eliminated by building product only when it is needed and there is a clear line of sight to customer demand. Why is it then that these same companies waste...
