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Problems!!! Increasing complexity of regulations covering environmental and occupational health and safety issues, coupled with increased integration of materials in our manufactured products have created a problem for enterprises today. That problem is even more acute for those with connections to the European Union. Too often, “problem solvers” leap into action, throwing resources at the apparent problem in a “ready, fire, aim” model which seldom produces lasting effective solutions. Solutions!!! The reality is that there are only three resources which can be applied to implementing effective solutions: - People - - with their embedded experience and judgment
- Processes - - tested and replicable methodologies which have proven successful in similar conditions
- Tools - - including computer systems which permit management of huge volumes of data and modeling of alternative scenarios to test for, select and execute the proper solution
Many resources, whether internal staff or vendors applying for your business, are limited by their skills. Too often, they resemble Drucker’s famous person who was so good with a hammer that everything looked like a nail. Your compliance problems do have elements similar to those which have been solved for other enterprises. But, as with any company, your situation has some unique elements. Attempting to craft a solution from a blank “square one” would take more time than you have. However, presuming that your problem is just like those a vendor solved for another client dangerously ignores what is special about you. The Green EcoSystems Group
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