Author: Baldur Gudgeirsson

  • Distribution Management   

    Distribution Management   

    Higher capacity utilization reduces distribution costs per unit shipped. As compared to similar distribution companies operating in the country, their direct distribution cost is relatively high. Currently, 550 direct delivery distribution trucks operate nationwide from 28 distribution centers. Distribution management Every local market is unique, which drives the need to design various delivery service systems…

  • Smart Buildings, Homes and Offices

    Smart Buildings, Homes and Offices

    Ever since the 1980s, the definitions of smart buildings have advanced along with constructive innovations in sensor technologies. The client wants to start a novel business that integrates functions from various technology companies through a specialized application interface. The thinking is that a single interface allows smart buildings, homes, and offices to be controlled and…

  • Route to Market Increase outlets in service by 400,000

    Route to Market Increase outlets in service by 400,000

    More than 600,000 active outlets exist in the country, and the company directly services 30,000 of them. The client wants to establish a program where at least 400,000 new outlets are put into direct sales and service over 3 years. An effective route to market design Increased outlet penetration increases sales, market share, and market…

  • Sales & Operations Planning

    Sales & Operations Planning

    There are serious issues with the company’s out-of-stock situation.  The CEO is under a lot of pressure, whereas his key customer chains have put his company on the short list of worst-performing companies in terms of not delivering orders on time. Customers regularly threaten to stop doing business with the company. Sales management often receives…

  • Introduce Look-of-Success Standards

    Introduce Look-of-Success Standards

    Look-of-success standards have proven to be practical tools to drive superior sales performance. The Company is located in Asia and operates with 1,202 route salesmen. It wants to design and develop practical “look-of-success” execution standards for its sales team. The standards will demonstrate how the company wants its brand products presented in the marketplace and…

  • Nominated The Best Technological Innovation Books of All Time

    Nominated The Best Technological Innovation Books of All Time

    I am excited to inform you that my book, Technology Innovation, will continue receiving awards into 2025. It has been nominated as one of “The Best Technological Innovation Books of All Time” and within the group “The Best-Selling Technological Innovation Books of All Time.” These are recommendations from CNN, Forbes, and Inc, BookAuthority experts, including…

  • Nominated for The Best Operations Management Books of All Time

    Nominated for The Best Operations Management Books of All Time

    It is with profound honor and gratitude that I inform you that my book Operations Execution continues to receive awards into 2025. The book has received two remarkable awards: First, it has been named one of “The Best Operations Management Books of All Time.” Second, it has been named one of “The Best New Operations…

  • Review of the book Business Innovation

    Review of the book Business Innovation

    An extensive review of my book, Business Innovation, was recently published, for which I am deeply grateful. Knowing that people read and engage with my work is always rewarding. Inspiring feedback like this is highly encouraging, and I hope it encourages thought leaders to read the review and check out the book. The review offers…

  • 20 Best-Selling Technological Innovation Books of All Time

    20 Best-Selling Technological Innovation Books of All Time

    I am honored to announce that my book has entered the list of “20 Best-Selling Technological Innovation Books of All Time” As seen on CNN, Forbes, and Inc, BookAuthority features the books recommended by experts. These are recommendations from Sheryl Sandberg, Mark Zuckerberg, Eric Schmidt, Satya Nadella, and 254 others. I am deeply grateful for…

  • Awarded: 20 Best Operations Management Books of All Time and 8 Best New Operations Management Books To Read In 2024.

    Awarded: 20 Best Operations Management Books of All Time and 8 Best New Operations Management Books To Read In 2024.

    I am thrilled to announce that my book Operations Execution has been recognized in not one but two remarkable ways! First, it has been named among the “20 Best Operations Management Books of All Time.” Additionally, it has been selected as one of the “8 Best New Operations Management Books to Read in 2024.” These…