INSIGHTS

UK Productivity Insights Paper 2013

UK productivity is 16% below the G7 average. What should companies do to close this gap?

The Highland Group

March 1, 2013

Recent official figures from The Office for National Statistics make for sobering reading. Every hour worked in America produces 26% more output than in Britain; Germany produces 22% more and in Italy 4% more. The UK is in danger of sliding into being a low wage, low productivity economy. If we want to become more prosperous then productivity must increase so wages can increase.

Successful Companies Focus on Optimising Cash In Uncertain Times

Highland Insights White Paper

The Highland Group

October 8, 2012

The 2,000 largest companies in the USA and Europe are wasting  $1.1 trillion by tying cash up unnecessarily in working capital. How much is your company wasting?

Tight Deadlines Mark Private Label

Succeeding In the New Private Label Market Paradigm

Andrew Reckner

October 4, 2012

Andrew Reckner provides a rundown on the challenges of the new private label market paradigm—and gives advice on how to increase your success in the arena.

Mining Magazine -- Five Minutes with Greg Peacock

Senior Partner at The Highland Group’s Americas Mining & Metals Practice

January 31, 2013

Mining Magazine asked Greg Peacock, Senior Partner, about The Highland Group’s dedicated mining practice in the Americas, the areas that it serves and the capabilities it offers.

Rapid-Fire Roundable: 2012 In Review

December 1, 2012

The International Research Journal asked Cay Mims, a Senior Associate in The Highland Group’s Americas Mining & Metals Practice, to share her thoughts on 2012 and predictions for 2013.

Propex Invests in Market Growth

Propex Operating Company, LLC

August 7, 2012

Propex has retained the services of The Highland Group, which will assist Propex in understanding how to effectively combine its products, brands, engineering services and world-class distribution network.

The Highland Group Honored As “Vendor of the Year” by Vi-Jon Inc.

Business consulting firm helps leading private label manufacturer to enhance company culture, reduce costs and improve quality

January 17, 2013

The Highland Group announced it has been named “2012 Services Vendor of the Year” by St. Louis-based Vi-Jon, Inc., a leading manufacturer of private label personal care products and a portfolio company of Berkshire Partners LLC.

The Highland Group Establishes Americas Mining Practice

Business Unit Will Leverage Industry Expertise and Geographic Footprint to Continue Growth in the Americas

October 15, 2012

The Highland Group announced the formal establishment of its Americas Mining Practice led by Senior Partner Greg Peacock.

The Highland Group Launches Canadian Business Unit

Toronto Office Opening Part of Global Consulting Firm’s Continued Expansion in the Americas; Mark Wickware to Head Operation

June 4, 2012

The Highland Group announced the launch of its Canadian business unit with the opening of an office in Toronto. Management consulting professional Mark Wickware has joined The Highland Group as President of the Canadian business unit.