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The Challenges of Providing Good Customer Service Today
Good customer service has always been a differentiator and a value-added business tool.
Gary Shawhan, Chemark Consulting
05.15.24
Targeting Adjacent Business Opportunities as a Growth Strategy
Targeting growth through adjacency can signal early buy-in throughout the organization and makes management support easier to obtain.
Gary Shawhan, Contributing Editor, The CHEMARK Consulting Group
03.19.24
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Global Supply Chain Transitions and Changing Role of Countries in SE Asia
Here is part 2 of the look at global supply chain transitions.
Gary Shawhan, Chemark Consulting
03.11.24
Global Supply Chain Transitions & the Changing Role of Countries in SE Asia
Part 1 India, as the second largest economy in the SE Asia region, is emerging as an attractive alternative to China as a primary supply chain hub.
Gary Shawhan, Chemark Consulting
02.02.24
A Current Review of European Regulatory Activity
New initiatives and their potential impact on the global coatings market.
Gary Shawhan, Chemark Consulting
11.15.23
Issues to Consider for Goal Setting in Business Today
Goats help to improve, achieve, or focus on issues important to the future health and growth of the company.
Gary Shawhan, The CHEMARK Consulting Group
09.22.23
Dreamers, Creative Thinkers and Gate Keepers: The Process of Bringing “New Idea” Forward Today
In business, new ideas are the life blood of a successful organization.
Gary Shawhan, Chemark Consulting
08.21.23
The Challenges Involved in Developing a Viable Business Strategy
It is important to understanding the values that are critical to the customer.
Gary Shawhan, The CHEMARK Consulting Group
06.28.23
Vertical vs. Horizontal Business Strategies
While the costs attributable to pursuing a vertical business strategy are high, the benefits can be significant.
Gary Shawhan, Contributing Editor
06.12.23
Considerations for Entry into a New Market
Having well-defined Business Goals is essential.
Gary Shawhan, The CHEMARK Consulting Group
03.21.23
Considerations in Due Diligence
The structure of the sale has important implications for both the buyer and seller which need to be sorted out early in the due diligence process.
Gary Shawhan, Chemark Consulting
03.17.23
How is the ‘Customer Value’ Focus Changing In Today’s Marketplace
The art of successful selling has traditionally been guided by the importance of understanding the needs of the customer first.
Gary Shawhan, Chemark Consulting
01.27.23
Cost of Ownership- A Business Tool with Multiple Applications
Business metrics can be used provide a benchmark for how well a company is refreshing their product line and sustaining their market
Gary Shawhan, Chemark Consulting
01.06.23
Marketing – An Evolving Role in Today’s Coatings Market
What is Marketing?
Gary Shawhan, The CHEMARK Consulting Group
11.28.22
Marketing – An Evolving Role in Today's Coatings Market
What is the definition of Marketing?
Gary Shawhan, The CHEMARK Consulting Group
11.01.22
M&A Activity in the Asia-Pacific Region: Past, Present and a Look Forward
The reality is that both the level of M&A activity and the business focus for dealmakers across the Asia Pacific region is in transition.
Gary Shawhan & Dan Watson, Contributing Editors
10.13.22
Globalization and the Impacts of M&A on Implementing Successful Business Strategies
Incumbent market leaders can find themselves faced with a new or a much stronger existing market challenger.
Gary Shawhan, Chemark Consulting
09.06.22
Value Sectors and Their Relationship to Business Positioning
Metrics today impact the products or services that are available to us as consumers.
Gary Shawhan, Contributing Editor
08.01.22
Just-in-Time Manufacturing Meets The Turbulence of Doing Business Today
Manufacturers employing JIT methods, the expected timely availability of critical components or raw materials from established sources of supply is a problem.
Gary Shawhan, Chemark Consulting
06.15.22
Market Leaders Face New Challenges in Retaining and Strengthening Their Leadership Role
Market leaders place a high level of importance on enhancing their brand identity and maintaining a strong, positive corporate image.
Gary Shawhan, Contributing Editor
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