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Discover articles, blog posts, white papers, and insights from the team at Pepper Foster. Our team of experts, thought leaders, and industry professionals share their insights and opinions on everything from the latest trends in technology and business to personal growth and development.

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Building a Supply Chain Strategy

Supply Chain strategy is no longer just about ‘just in time’ and cost efficiency. It’s not even just about onshore vs. offshore, supply chain security, and sustainability. It’s about brand impact, politics, and a radically changing customer and product environment where customers are increasingly spread out, supply chain aware, and demanding.

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3 Reasons Compensation Transparency Gives Your Business A Leg Up

Three Reasons Why Pay Transparency is Gaining Traction, and How to Set Your Business Up For Success.

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White Paper

The Circular Economy

Explore ways to transition to a circular economy to address waste and environmental challenges.

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The Robots Are Coming: What is Industry 4.0?

The three-part Inc. article series on the timing and impact of humanoid professional and personal service robots.

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White Paper

It's the People, Stupid - Discover Why Business Psychology Matters

In the end, companies and non-profits are just collections of people who work together to create and deliver products and solutions that other people buy and consume. So the most important thing in business isn’t strategy, design, price, or even quality. It’s psychology and sociology. Applying proven psychological principles and models like Maslow’s Hierarchy and Erickson’s Eight Stages to your business can help it not only survive but thrive.

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7 Good Business Questions to Ask Yourself

Businesses must go beyond survival in the post-COVID world. They should focus on channel partners, supply chain, employee engagement, safe operations, cash-flow management, revenue replacement, and competitive strategies.

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White Paper

Estimating and Managing Investment in a Product Model Context

Explore ways to reduce waste and expand the range of business outcomes available through iterative and incremental investment cycles.

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White Paper

What is Strategy Consulting? Behind the Curtain

Discover the secrets behind successful consulting relationships. Explore financials, consulting models, and how these models drive culture and client service.

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Seven Ways Today’s Challenges Can Make Your Organization More Sustainable

The pandemic has changed the world. Use the Triple Bottom Line to make your business sustainable and resilient.

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Making the Right Decision in a Challenging Consumer Market

Health insurer identifies opportunities to reduce costs and provide value to members, improving operational and financial performance.

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Developing a Strategy to Solve Portland's Homelessness Crisis

Homeless charity engages stakeholders to develop new strategy, vision, and goals, fostering alignment and future planning.

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Establishing an Objectives Driven Product Benchmarking Capability

Benchmarking initiative improves strategy, cost reductions, and collaboration across departments, delivered ahead of schedule and under budget.

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Solving the Technician Shortage in the United States

Dealer network tackles technician shortage through innovative solutions, implementing best practices and strategic initiatives.

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