Fall 2010 issue of Horizons

Manufacturing & Distribution – continued

“If you do what everyone else is doing and you draw your wisdom from the crowd, you will find yourself just another supplier of the same product, service or skillset.” Understanding the job to be done forces you to think of alternatives to the current state! For RubinBrown’s part, we presented on the continued importance of “flipping” the way that accounting and finance departments are viewed. Our presentation focused on the importance of challenging existing accounting practices and financial reporting practices to support continuous improvement. The accounting and finance team are a critical component to a culture of continuous improvement and to providing the right information to decision makers so that your company can innovate.

manicured yard that is the envy of the neighborhood!

Understanding the job to be done will allow you to develop new products and services that truly meet your customers’ needs. Keynote Speaker Peter Sheahan put it best when discussing one of his six overarching principles in his book Flip, “find it on the fringe.”

RubinBrown’s Manufacturing & Distribution Services Group

Mike Lewis, CPA Partner Manufacturing & Distribution Services Group mike.lewis@rubinbrown.com 314.290.3391

Jim Mather Partner-In-Charge Manufacturing & Distribution Services Group jim.mather@rubinbrown.com 314.290.3470

Todd Pleimann, CPA Managing Partner, Kansas City Office todd.pleimann@rubinbrown.com 913.499.4411

Greg Osborn, CPA Managing Partner, Denver Office greg.osborn@rubinbrown.com 303.698.1883

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