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Agility is Key to Success in Today’s Business Environment

July 15, 2009 | No Comments →

In today’s volatile business environment, it pays to be nimble. Companies need flexible processes, ones that can quickly convert information into action in response to market movements. But, how are firms responding to this new need for agility? Are companies transitioning from their traditionally static business models to more responsive strategies?

Two recent studies suggest that the answers to those questions are mixed. Even though virtually all companies realize that today’s business environment requires agility, most are still struggling to find ways to reduce inefficiencies, improve decision-making, and develop the business dexterity needed to compete.

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