Media

Webinars

Overcoming the Commodity Crunch
Even the best run companies are struggling with the impact of the global commodity crunch. This one hour webinar will provide techniques to manage risk, delivery, and cash needs in today’s environment.

Creating a Talent Pipeline
You’d never consider going to the market at the last minute to buy real estate or equipment – so why would you wait until the last minute to attract future workers? Recruiting expert Tom Stanfield will show you the basics of talent pipelining in this 30 minute webinar.

CSA 2010 Webinar
Simplicity Tactics Senior Practitioner Charlie Frederick and safety consultant Mike Blake discuss the details and implications of Comprehensive Safety Analysis 2010 (CSA 2010), the new Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) initiative to improve large truck and bus safety.

June 2010 Automotive Update
Join Simplicity Tactics and Autoconomy.com for another in our series of monthly Automotive Updates. This episode brings with it the exortation "Don't Hide in a Cave Just Yet."

May 2010 Automotive Update
Simplicity Tactics was joined by Autoconomy.com for our monthly Automotive Update. With dozens of senior leaders from the banking, manufacturing, and transportation sectors participating, the call examined the underlying economics behind the automotive recovery. We also looked at the expectations and needs of the automotive supply chain. With extended Q&A throughout, this webinar was both insightful and entertaining.
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February Automotive Update: Big Changes Ahead
Simplicity Tactics and Autoconomy.com bring the February Automotive Update, once again hosted by BDO Siedman. Click to view the recorded webcast.
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January Webinar: 2010 North American International Auto Show Review
Representative from twenty six companies attended this month's automotive update webinar, featuring economic and commercial analysis as well as auto show standouts. Click to view the recorded webcast.

November Automotive Update: Navigating the Worst of the Storm
As 2009 draws to a close, the prospects of brighter days ahead mean that those in the automotive sector can breath a sigh of relief. But positioning for growth in 2010 and beyond will require firms to begin implementation of longer term plans immediately. Hosted by BDO Seidman, this 60 minute webinar provides up to the minute economic analysis along with an assessment of short term responses that firms should consider.

White Papers

It Has to be Here Somewhere!
Lost or misplaced inventory impacts almost every organization, regardless of size or complexity. This white paper discusses the primary reasons for loss of inventory, while offering basic insights into means of better control.

Diversification: Making the Transition to Wind Power Without Getting Blown Off Course
Much attention has been given to wind power as a lifeline for ailing manufacturers. But without a solid basis of understanding, companies risk making the wrong investments and entering the wrong segments of the industry. This white paper provides an outline of the considerations and operational implications of a move to wind power.

Un-lean: Justifying Continuous Improvement in Smaller Organizations
As the economy once again finds its footing, companies are examining how to invest in their futures. We examine the costs and benefits of the traditional approach to continuous improvement, and compare the ROI between this methodology and an alternative seized upon by many smaller organizations.

The Credit Crunch You Haven't Heard About. . . Yet
Our research shows that in the coming months an uptick in business conditions will create severe challenges for automotive manufacturers. Simplicity Tactics and Autoconomy.com offer economic analysis, tactical implications, and necessary responses—a must read for industry leaders, investors, and financial institutions.

What I Learned From My Favorite Team
From the gridiron to the boardroom, this study use the recent transition at the University of Michigan football program as an object lesson for business leaders. The white paper found three predictive variables in transitional success, and suggests how they can be applied to make businesses more adaptive.

The Auto Industry Looks Ahead
Published July 2009, this white paper offers a unique insight into the forward looking perspectives of leaders from the automotive OEM, supplier, retailer, and aftermarket distribution segments. This survey details critical problems faced by market participants in addition to participants' volume and operating outlook.

The Case for Bankruptcy in the Automotive Industry
First published in November 2008, this policy paper provided a prescient approach to stabilizing the economy while creating a more competitive domestic automotive industry and stabilizing the American middle class. Our conclusions provided a remarkably prescient view of actual events early the following year.

Realism or Recklessness?
What does the future hold for automotive suppliers? Read our Automotive Manufacturer's Survey to learn which threats and opportunities lay on the horizon.
Simplicity Tactics Announces Merger, Geographic Expansion, Product Extension

Press Releases

Simplicity Tactics Announces Merger, Geographic Expansion, Product Extension
Read about the continued growth of Simplicity Tactics!

Simplicity Tactics Celebrates First Anniversary
On the occasion of our first birthday, Simplicity Tactics published a celebratory press release. Click on the title above to read what we had to say!