Category: Continuous Improvement
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Stop Letting Your Margins Leak: How Plant Analytics Puts You Back in Control
If you’ve been in ready mix long enough, you’ve seen this movie before. Material costs jump. Labor stays tight. Customers get pickier. Schedules get messier. And suddenly the margin you used to be able to count on starts slipping away, load by load, day by day. The frustrating part is that it’s usually not one big problem. It’s the small stuff that adds…
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The Joy of Simplifying: A Path to Nimble Leadership and Innovation
To me, Apple stands out as a beacon of simplicity. When Steve Jobs returned to Apple in 1997, he found a company on the brink of bankruptcy, overwhelmed by its own complexity. Jobs immediately embarked on a radical simplification strategy, slashing the product line from dozens of variants to just a few core products. This…
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Establish Your Path to Become Your Best
The RMC industry operates under a broad set of circumstances which has manifested itself in one of the most dynamic logistical environments on the planet. One phone call can derail everything, “the perfect plan,” that was so meticulously crafted by the ready-mix scheduler the evening before, can evaporate in a second. RMC producers control only a portion of their daily operations, and outside forces generally control the day, putting producers in a seemingly constant reactive state of “controlled chaos.” As the day progresses, static schedules become dynamic in the sense that orders are added, canceled, and updated frequently.…
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Command Alkon’s Consultative Approach Unlocks Operational Excellence for Heavy Building Materials Providers
Detailed Operational Assessment Offering Delivers Recommendations to Streamline Processes, Drive Efficiency, and Achieve Tangible Results Command Alkon, the leading software and solutions provider for the heavy building materials industry, offers an Operational Assessment (OA), which is a comprehensive review of a company’s business operations, aimed at identifying areas for improvement and providing recommendations to achieve…
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Command Alkon Dedicated to Fostering a Culture of Continuous Improvement Across the Entire Customer Journey
Initiatives Aim to Enhance Customer Satisfaction and Offer Rewarding Work Environments for Employees Through World-Class Practices and Improvement Strategies In alignment with their recently announced corporate focus and vision and Customer Operations transformation, Command Alkon, the leading software and solutions provider for the heavy building materials industry, is reinforcing its commitment to operational excellence by implementing…
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Command Alkon Transforms Service and Support Functions to Deliver Efficient, Engaging, and Customer-Centric Operations
Company Announces New Customer Operations Organization Comprised of Customer Success, Implementation Services, Support Services, Advisory Team, and Customer Education Team Command Alkon, the leading software and solutions provider bringing together technology and people for the heavy building industry, announces new Customer Operations organization focused on improving customer outcomes, delivering exceptional experiences, and simplifying operations. Staying consistent…
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Benchmarking Concrete Production Accuracy
This month is a view into the state of plant automation control (also known as batch panel) consistency and accuracy for a sample of seven producers located in North America for the period of May 2024 through April 2025. The data shows a baseline analysis of batching accuracy of COMMANDbatch systems in use. The data is…
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We’re Getting Belts! Command Alkon’s Journey Towards Continuous Improvement
In today’s ever-evolving business landscape, companies are constantly seeking ways to improve their processes, increase efficiency, and deliver better outcomes. Command Alkon is no exception. With a firm commitment to Continuous Improvement, we have embarked on implementing LEAN Six Sigma methodologies. As part of this transformative journey, we are embracing the concept of belts. But…
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Why Am I So Reluctant to Change? The Psychology Behind Why Change Can Be Uncomfortable
Change is an inevitable part of life, and the workplace is no exception. Despite the potential benefits that change can bring, many individuals often find themselves resistant to it. One of the primary reasons why is the fear of the unknown. Humans are creatures of habit, and we tend to find comfort in familiar routines…
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Navigating the Digital Path
You have decided to upgrade and migrate away from your legacy system. What’s the digital path to do so? This digital transformation may seem daunting, but it is easier than you think. A well-managed plan in collaboration with product experts from Command Alkon Incorporated (CAI) paves the way to successful implementation. CAI assists their customers…