Chad Bareither

Many leaders want an "army of problem solvers". While this is a great and valuable resource, the best army deployed without strategy is destined to falter and ultimately fail in achieving its objectives. The concept of having a dedicated team of individuals who can tackle challenges and devise solutions is undoubtedly appealing, as it fosters a culture of innovation and adaptability within an organization. Don't underestimate a crucial component, that simply assembling a group of talented...

The hidden math behind “cheaper parts” Imagine you buy a component with: Average daily demand:  20 units/day Purchase price:  $25/unit Safety stock:  10% (arbitrary, for illustration) Scenario A: 8-week lead time Lead-time inventory (basic approximation): 8 weeks × 5 days/week × 20 units/day = 8 × 5 × 20 = 800 units Add ~10% safety stock: 800 × 1.10 = 880 units Inventory value at $25/unit: 880 × $25 = $22,000 So, the “cost” of an 8-week lead time isn’t just waiting longer. It’s also $22,000...

"Goal Setting" may have started for you in Q4 of 2025. Maybe you are still refining your priorities and targets now in January. These aspirations usually kick off a flurry of good intentions… and a slow drift back into firefighting by mid-February. Why? They’re broad. They’re crowded. They’re built on assumptions nobody has verified on the floor, in the process, or in the data. At Bareither Group, we talk a lot about Focus  and Align —because stable results don’t come from inspirational...