"Global Resources Northbrook IL" Posts

Situation

Before Global Resources entered the picture, a client in the commercial construction industry had become discouraged with his business and found that he was “just going through the motions.” He felt as if he was only buying himself a job and that he would have achieved nothing in the end.  “I was not providing leadership for my employees.  The overall morale was low, while stress was high.” The client’s controller of seven years had just recently given his two week notice.

Process

“My expectations were that I would spend a few days with someone and be given a business …

Situation

A transportation repair service, in business for 26 years, needed analytical tools in order to reach a position of greater profitability.

Process

The Global Resources consultant took the time to become fully knowledgeable about how this business functioned before making educated recommendations.  The single largest cost was labor.  A dashboard was developed for the owner to track and analysis direct labor costs, enabling him to take labor cost-cutting measures, in a timely manner, based upon production.

Result

“Although, it is hard to teach an old dog new tricks, Global Resources has certainly succeeded with me.  I now have the …

Situation

The business owner of a major retail establishment was wearing too many hats.  While the business was good in terms of sales, the Global Resources’ team was brought in as the client realized that trying to do everything, himself, was taking a toll on his physical and mental health as well as placing an unfair burden upon his family.

Process

After the Global Resources’ business analyst spent time in the store to determine the full scope of the situation, consultants then worked closely with the owner to create and implement a restructuring and business improvement plan.  The owner made …

Situation

Global Resources, LLC assisted in addressing and overcoming the many issues and concerns in helping a family firm in the automotive industry organize a seamless succession plan.

Process

Focusing on productivity, Global Resources, LLC, restructured the business in order to unravel years of inefficient practices and procedures; successfully engaged and accommodated a myriad of personalities to implement the new processes; and, finally, established a good relationship with a local bank—all vital for future growth.

Result

“Highest of recommendations for any and all situations,” if the Global Resources’ consultant could conquer this challenge, “he could conquer anything.  We’re tremendously satisfied.”…