Create a Dashboard Effect: Drive Your Work With Data w/ Jon Thompson

The Manufacturing Executive · 20 Oct 2020 · 33m · Episode 19

What this episode covers

Jon Thompson, co-founder of Blue Margin Inc, explains how mid-market manufacturers can leverage data to drive growth and cultural change. He discusses the 'Dashboard Effect,' a strategy of democratizing data visibility from the C-suite to frontline workers to improve engagement and performance. Thompson highlights specific applications like monitoring on-time delivery and technician utilization, noting that starting with small, high-impact wins is more effective than pursuing complex AI immediately.

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Companies: Blue Margin Inc, Gorilla 76
Products: The Dashboard Effect, The Game of Work
Tools: Power BI, Tableau, Excel

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Create a Dashboard Effect: Drive Your Work With Data w/ Jon Thompson

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