Stefano Maifreni

Opinion 4 min read

Strategy is overrated – here’s why (and why execution matters)

Strategy is easy to produce, but what happens after it's written?

Leadership & Productivity 5 min read

Strategy is nothing without operational leadership

By Stefano Maifreni, founder and COO, Eggcelerate Every founder has a strategy. It might be written down, sketched on a …

Choosing Suppliers 5 min read

Why Procurement Should Be Part Of Operations’ Remit

By Stefano Maifreni, Founder and COO of Eggcelerate Procurement is often considered a standalone function that works in tandem with …

Entrepreneur 4 min read

Why Operational Risk Planning Is Crucial For Every SME

By Stefano Maifreni, Founder and COO of Eggcelerate In today’s fast-paced and unpredictable business world, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) …

Sales & Marketing 5 min read

Why SMEs Need Strategy and Operations for Effective Marketing Campaigns

By Stefano Maifreni, COO and Founder of Eggcelerate In today’s hypercompetitive business landscape, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) face the …

Business 8 min read

Inventory Management: From Just-in-Time To Just-in-Case & Implications On Your Cash Flow

From a pandemic-induced supply shock to a ship stuck in the Suez Canal, the past few years severely put the …

Business 6 min read

5 Ways Businesses Can Effect Radical Change During an Economic Downturn

Everyone knows that the business world is constantly changing. New technology, new markets, and competitors are just some of the …

Guides 5 min read

Reducing the Risk of Innovation in B2B

The world is changing so rapidly that even established businesses need to act like a startup. Operational efficiency and agility have become the prerequisite for long-term success. B2B businesses must demonstrate to their end customers that they can deliver a quality product today and focus on developing their resources, systems, and capabilities to remain competitive well into the future.