Do you know the differences between OEM and ODM? These are two terms you should know if you are thinking of making furniture and construction hardware in China. They are widely used in the manufacturing industry to detail the manufacturing characteristics of each product. Knowing them will also facilitate commercial relations with suppliers and manufacturers. Read more! […]
In the business world in which we move today we are increasingly connected and at the same time more separated because offices can now be anywhere. At IBMH we know that constant change, and we like to keep up with any tool that can help us be more effective and productive. That’s why we want to talk to you about some of the most used tools for managing tasks and projects remotely. There are many more, but these ones will surely be interesting for your hardware company. […]
What prevents innovation in your hardware business? Companies always try to find the best product or service, one that has no competition and is seen as the only one by the customer. Wouldn’t it be a simpler goal to achieve if you started by analyzing what are the inhibitory factors of innovation? Removing barriers will drive innovation and will increase the company’s existing talent. […]
Professional effectiveness is a key competition for anyone. Even more for professionals in the commercialization sector of furniture and construction hardware. One of the fastest ways to recognize whether this gap exists is through self-analysis. Today, at IBMH, we talk about emergencies and why they are a clear symptom of low professional effectiveness. […]
What can we do to prevent missing deadlines? How to make the quality of our work optimal? The key to an excellent business organization lies in planning and weekly review. These aspects make it possible to re-evaluate our real workload, to know exactly the situation of all our commitments. At IBMH we tell you what the weekly review is and how to implement it. […]
Emotional intelligence is defined as the ability to understand and manage the emotions, the own ones and those of others. If we apply this in the business field, we can lead a company to success. The emotional qualities directly influence the capacity of managers and employees and this affects productivity. Do you know the best techniques for working on emotional intelligence? We tell you! […]
Managing tasks and projects properly on a day-to-day basis, considering that there are usually many tasks and many projects that need to be juggled, isn’t always easy. Why not? Well, because often, those projects and tasks are not well thought out. Our job is to make sure that all of our work gets us closer to achieving the objectives set out by the company, and most of the time those goals weren’t even well defined in the first place. Want to learn how to be more productive? Keep reading! […]
The term business coaching has been on everyone’s mind for quite a while now. That’s why we at IBMH want to analyze what this concept means in detail and what advantages and disadvantages it could have when applied to a hardware business. Is it something your business really needs? Let’s find out! […]
We know that each company has its own culture and philosophy. However, those values that are created as an organization takes form are not always well defined or shared by employees. To specify what the company is like and what its values are, you must first understand and analyze those values and give them the place they deserve. Do you know what business culture is and why it’s so important for the success of any company? Let’s take a look! […]
Does a hardware company like yours need to implement team building? It might seem like this method is just for big international technological corporations. But the truth is, it is recommended for any business at all because it helps employees feel motivated and makes them much more productive. Let’s talk about team building, what it is, and how it can be used to improve team performance. […]
