In Part 1 of our 5 Part series diving into McKinsey’s Richard Sellschop’s insightful interview with Manufacturing Digital, we will explore how Sellschopp suggests manufacturers can break free from stagnant productivity and thrive amid disruption.
He identified five critical elements: purpose, culture, management systems, technical systems, and technology, as the foundation for “Next Generation Operations Excellence.” Inspired by his insights, here are practical applications of these principles tailored to industrial manufacturers.
In the first element he identified, Richard Sellschop notes that manufacturers who align their operations with a clear purpose and actionable strategy achieve greater resilience and long-term growth.
Purpose provides a unifying mission, while strategy ensures that every action is deliberate and goal-oriented.
Why Purpose and Strategy Matter
Manufacturers that thrive in 2025 and beyond will have a clear purpose that inspires their teams and a strategy that turns vision into tactical action. Purpose unites organizations around a shared mission, while strategy ensures every resource and decision aligns with that mission.
Case Study: Aerospace Manufacturer Aligns on Purpose
An aerospace manufacturer specializing in precision components faced increasing competition and operational inefficiencies. Leadership realized their teams lacked a unifying purpose and clear strategy, leading to silos and inconsistent outcomes.
By defining their purpose and crafting a strategy centered on data-driven process improvements, they turned their business around. Teams rallied behind the mission, and data integration through IIoT technology helped align production schedules and streamline workflows, reducing lead times by 25%.
At Tego Inc., we help manufacturers like this turn purpose and strategy into operational precision by providing real-time data solutions that unify data, systems and teams to optimize processes and keep companies agile in competitive markets.
