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Using Effective Decision Making to Measure Success

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January 29, 2019

Are you looking for useful metrics that will help guide your business decisions? Join the Natural Stone Institute on February 7 from 2-3 pm EST as Ed Young of We Reduce Chaos discusses real-world examples of the decision making process and shows how applying a few simple metrics will help improve the profitability of your company. These metrics have successfully improved quarries, fabrication shops, and a host of other businesses. Join us to find out how to apply them to your business. The session is complimentary, but advance registration is required. 

Learning Objectives:

  • Discuss how many square feet or tons of stone a company needs to produce to hit profit targets.
  • Learn what measurements allow a company to quickly discern if a month will be profitable.
  • Create a plan that will help grow your business with intention.

Space is limited. Register Now.

KEYWORDS: Natural Stone Institute profitability We Reduce Chaos

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