To create a working group that works and contributes to the smooth running of the company, it is not enough just to have talented people or a great curriculum. You also have to get all the team members to fit together. In this way, the work is better structured, communication is fluid, motivation is guaranteed, and efficiency is noted, but how to get to this point? What are the features of a successful team? […]
A good leader is one who makes employee skills available to the company in order to promote business growth. But it is not forgetting that the motivation, feelings and ideas of the teams must be taken into account. That is why the boss is no longer called a boss, but a leader. Because it motivates, guides and organizes in such a way that everyone wins. Knowing the types of business leadership will help you know which one you want for your hardware company. […]
The current coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) has made us all change. Not only because of the safety and hygiene measures we have taken in recent months, but also because of the business changes it has brought about. At IBMH we want to talk to you about how we have coped with this situation. Our efforts have been aimed at improving all processes and providing solutions. With a clear goal: to help our customers by focusing on our long-term commitment to business excellence. […]
“Strategic Sourcing” is a methodology focused on reducing the total cost of the products and services contracted by a company. During this process we analyze the internal demand of the company as well as its situation in the market and the relationship with its suppliers. At IBMH we know that it is important to have a Strategic Sourcing service for purchasing departments. We tell you why and what this would mean for your hardware business. […]
Leading a team or a company is not easy, even less in times of crisis. It is in those situations where the north no longer seems to be in the same place as always and where we no longer know if the designed strategies will work. But it is also in difficult times when those who exercise leadership must play their role even better. Why? Because strong and confident leadership will be basic to the survival of the company. Do you want to know what are the keys to leading in times of crisis and getting out of the storm? Read more… […]
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. […]
