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The numbers tell us this isn’t a rare problem: • A major 2025 McKinsey + World Economic Forum report found 84 percent of executives feel underpre- pared for the unprecedented convergence of geopolit- ical, climate, AI-driven, and supply chain uncertainties. • In a typical Fortune 500 company, decision paraly- sis costs about $250 million per year in wasted labor alone. • A 2023 global study of business leaders found 85 per- cent suffer from “decision distress” and 59 percent face a “decision dilemma” more than once every sin- gle day. The challenge will only grow as complexity, data vol- ume, and operational pace increase. Leaders need a re- set, a way to defibrillate their deadlocked decisions, fast, structured and before the window closes. When a decision flatlines in the middle of volatility, the cost of standing still can be as damaging as getting it wrong. This reset, or ‘Decision Defib’ is a simple, count- down-style approach to move from paralysis to purposeful action, even when the situation is shifting under your feet. 3 – Shock: Break The Freeze And Aim True Restart momentum and confirm you’re solving the right problem. • Spot the Flatline: Acknowledge the stall openly and declare intent to move. Then check whether you’re try- ing to make the right decision. Many teams freeze be- cause they’re wrestling with the wrong question or one that’s too big to tackle in one move. Reframe if needed. • Strip the Noise: Remove distractions, irrelevant op- tions, and the overload of data and side issues that cloud the call. Indecision loves complexity. • Call Time: Deadlines matter, but the why matters just as much. Ask: Why does this decision need to be made now? and What specifically must we decide by then? If missing information is holding you back, make a par- tial decision to keep progress alive while deferring the rest. 2 – Stabilize: Frame The Decision With Precision Clarify what’s at stake and how you’ll measure the right outcome. • (Re)Define Decision Criteria: Be explicit about what this decision must achieve and how it fits with your overall strategy. Is it about unlocking an investment, selecting the best supplier, safeguarding market share, or adjust- ing to legislation? Distinguish between must-haves and nice-to-haves so your criteria act as a compass. • Surface and Quantify the Big Unknowns: Identify the major risks or moving parts. Discuss whether they af- fect all options equally or only some. Quantify where possible and decide what must be navigated without certainty. 1 – Surge: Decide and Drive Forward Commit, communicate, and move.
ADVANTZWARE www.advantzware.com
Advantzware provides a comprehensive system to address the business management needs of the independent box business, as well as the ERP requirements of full scale pack- aging plants and integrated companies. With modules for estimating, scheduling, production, inventory and account- ing, this scalable system supports companies that produce corrugated boxes, folding cartons, point of purchase dis- plays, assembled partitions, and paperboard products. AIR CONVEYING CORPORATION www.accfilter.com Air Conveying Corporation is a leader in the industry of Pneumatic Conveying Systems and has been in business since 1968. As an equipment manufacturer rather than sim- ply a sales organization, we have complete control over the quality of material and products which make up your pro- posed system. Our equipment is found in printing, folding carton and corrugated plants throughout the world. We've been designing, manufacturing and engineering pneumatic conveying systems since 1984. We partner with our customers to ensure they operate efficiently and guar- antee our systems meet or exceed their specifications. ASDI specializes in full pull-through systems trim separators, and NFPA compliant systems with full electronic controls. AMTECH SOFTWARE www.amtechsoftware.com AIR SYSTEMS DESIGN, INC. www.airsystemsdesign.com Amtech offers the industry’s most innovative and com- prehensive corrugated and packaging ERP, integrated scheduling software, and engineered automation technol- ogy. For over 30 years, Amtech has kept our customers competitive in an ever-changing economy with customer digital storefronts and workflows, business intelligence, automated scheduling for corrugators, converting and shipping, proactive roll stock and inventory management. APEX INTERNATIONAL www.apexinternational.com World’s largest Anilox and Glue & Metering roll manufac- turer, providing the widest selection of corrugated engrav- ings and complementary services. Anilox engraving options available from our North American manufacturing facility include elongated 75°, 60°, 45°, plus Apex’s patented GTT technology. Glue rolls are produced with Hardened Stain- less Steel and a max TIR of 10 µ for Single, Double Facers.
ALBANY INTERNATIONAL www.albint.com
Albany International has a corrugator belt for every appli- cation. Our reputation for durable performance is the trade- mark of the most dependable belts in service today.
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