In a previous column based on our recent book, Manufacturing Money (Amazon Digital, 2015), we explained how to maximize ROI. Here we describe some changes that business owners and managers can make on their way toward becoming a Black Belt in a manufacturing and distribution business.

Before any changes occur inside any of our clients’ businesses, we collaborate with them to understand the possible financial impact of the changes in as much detail as possible before we begin. This is done for two reasons.

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