Author: Willem VAN ECK
The usual trap of many companies is trying to be refreshingly new, exciting, trend driven.
In many instances it results in being excessively complicated, wanting things perfectly planned, looking for a non achievable goal or target.
What is being forgotten is the fact that those factors are what I call “outside influencers” and not necessarily drivers of internal improvement of processes, approach or well being of employees.
Simplicity brings clarity to people, processes and even data and ultimately makes things faster, easier, better. This includes the way your organization is build and organized INCLUDING the collaboration and organization between teams.
You can eliminate A LOT of unnecessary work and effort so reduce cost and increase speed of execution.
KEEP IT SIMPLE !
July 31, 2019.
Spending a few weeks in the french Alps and posting some nice pictures.
We walked around a lot and started with those lakes north of the city … a wonderful place.
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Just walked in front of our garden when i decided to take a picture as it looked so natural yet beautiful at the same time. How many times do we walk in nature without even noticing the things around us and how special they can be … this was one of those moments.
…Distinct usage area’s vary but the most common ones are “Near Field Monitors”, “Home Usage” and “Public Address”.
… moreA rework of a classic design that somehow does fit most interiors very nicely depending on the final finish applied.
… moreJerome REVON’s (tv producer, artist) design and art is easily recognized … also see my fully hand-crafted loudspeakers in his design studio !
… moreTimely supplied also means timely, so earliest, revenue.
You easily understand the importance of a good supply chain securing customer satisfaction AND financial performance.
… moreFair goals and challenge drive performance, excessive challenge kills it though !
It happens too much at major companies.
… moreThe opposite is true ! Whereas cabinet and internal cavity of a guitar are used to amplify and shape it’s sound character, the cabinet of a loudspeaker should absolutely not !
… moreProgress was mainly made through fine-tuning of existing technology rather than any breakthrough revolution. Flat wire, neodymium magnets, etc.
… moreSupply chain is all about solid processes and consistent timely execution ! The usual trap for organizations is to drop routine tasks and customer communication during a crisis.
… moreReflections are THE major influencing factor when listening to music in any room or environment with objects around. Sound behaves like water put in movement.
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Various reactions occur when seeing one of these … mother nature provided us with a large variety of animals in all colors and shapes.
At times, we realize how much we ignore nature and those simple things around us … it goes with a lot but small animals, insects, plants … we seem to no longer realize the environment we live in yet so beautiful if only we open our eyes.
Consulting high growth business management at Preformed Line Products France.
Mission is to business and supply chain performance in a very fast growing company. Hopefully my expertise will help them to next level of performance. Time will tell !
… moreIt seems so obvious but good communication, and sharing of key information, seems to be an issue in many companies.
… moreOrder management at successful companies is typically known for having very tight rules and processes in place.
They also document a series of key in their ERP system … dates that allow the supply chain to be measurable and thus … ready for continuous improvement, too.
… moreA brief summary includes roles in sales, supply chain, marketing and operations at major companies like Diversey INC, Motorola, ON Semiconductor, Freescale and NXP.
… moreEver doubted why nobody get’s back to you ?
The real question is “what do they get from me IF THEY DO?” … collaboration starts with the simple willingness of a person or organization to help others and make a change by doing so.
… moreEver doubted why nobody get’s back to you ?
The real question is “what do they get from me IF THEY DO?” … collaboration starts with the simple willingness of a person or organization to help others and make a change by doing so.
The real question is “what do they get from me IF THEY DO?” … collaboration starts with the simple willingness of a person or organization to help others and make a change by doing so.
A great surprise when my son Eef invited me to attended Mark Knopfler’s live performance at the Zenith in Paris !
Ronald & Reggie, my brother and his wife, invited me and Catherine, my wife, to join them to attend an Eagles (hotel california) concert in Antwerpen, Belgium.
… moreLook till the end … live performance of the song written by Deep Purple organ player Jon Lord.
Super concert featuring Miller Anderson performing vocals of this tremendous song in memory of Deep Purple’s organ player Jon Lord who died in 2012 at the age of 71.
Why post this … simply because it gets my eyes wet each single time i listen to it !
A new adventure when Motorola Standard Components Group (SCG) became a standalone company
I became the ON Semiconductor EMEA Business & Services Manager, at a later stage global account director for Philips after the family move to Paris.
… moreHolding back the years … a fantastic song and story behind, one of my favorites !
Telegraph Road … a fantastic song written by Mark Knopfler with a great text behind the song ! Originally on the Dire Straits “Love Over Gold” album.
… listen hereMy grand-parents Philips BX350A tube radio somehow started it all. Taking the speaker out building a new “crate” to make it sound so much better (it felt).
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