The MLC Strategist's Blog

Considering International Expansion ??

The MLC Strategist — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:00:54 +0000

China, Malaysia, Europe, Mexico – while considering international markets, many key determinants must be analyzed before capital investments are made. Not only do foreign markets offer reduced labor costs, but governments offer incentives such as tax holidays, free land, and build to suit facilities. Work force demographics, socio-economic , political and education climates must be considered. Working closely with our client’s teams, MLC Strategy Group, uses our proven process and unique global experience to help develop the best international facilities strategy for overseas expansion. MLC

Facilities ROI ??

The MLC Strategist — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:00:47 +0000

Are you getting the most of your facilities ROI ?? Companies invest a lot of time and money in brick and mortar. Most have no idea whether their facilities are being effectively utilized, whether the systems are energy efficient, and whether they are being maintained for long term use. What is the ROI on your facilities? MLC Strategy Group helps our clients understand that facilities management can make a difference and contribute to shareholder value. We help companies identify the return they are getting on their portfolio of properties, critical to being a good steward of all its assets. Expect to see more from the MLC Strategist on Facilites ROI. If you are a CEO, Shareholder, or Director of an organization with a heavy facilities platform – this is a critical data point to not only know but to use in making all your facilites decisions…MLC

Vision * Strategy * Execution

The MLC Strategist — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 02:57:23 +0000

“Studies found that less than 10% of effectively forumulated strategies carry through to successful implementation.” 1

MLC Strategy Group was created to address that very problem. Our company is the dream of an Architect and a CPA who have seen many companies lose their way for lack of a strategic plan that encompasses not only their business strategy but also their facilities strategy. Most business strategies have a people component and a facilities component, however, many executive teams do not have the expertise to consider specialized facilities issues when making decisions to downsize, acquire a company, add a product/service line or expand internationally. We are helping clients develop clear, actionable strategic plans which incorporate the two biggest expenses in their companies – their people and their spaces. In today’s economy, many businesses are making reactive decisions to cut costs and staff while trying to maintain market share, product quality, and customer service. Decisions to move and downsize staff are usually long term and very expensive. A strategic plan which includes a Strategic Facilities component, helps a company consider the unexpected scenarios they might face and proactively offer solutions. Decisions then can be made quickly and effectively, reducing corporate stress and expense. Does your company have a facilities component to executing its Vision?

“We exist to help companies envision and create a better future.” MLC

1 (Kaplan and Norton: The Strategy Focused Organization – Boston: Harvard Business School Press, 2001)

Hello world!

The MLC Strategist — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 16:34:46 +0000

Welcome to The MLC Strategist’s Blog……..we look forward to an innovative and exciting dialogue around the Vision * Strategy * and Execution of your organizations Strategic business and facilities planning. MLC