Global Business Network Solutions

"Companies don’t compete against other companies. Networks compete against networks." - Competing in a Flat World

I'm often asked, "what is a network orchestrator?".  It is not a concept that I created from thin air.  As the network orchestrator of a global business solutions firm, one of my primary goals is to help our clients understand that network orchestration goes beyond connecting people at a business function.

One of the best explanations of a network orchestration is presented by Dr. Victor K. Fung, Dr. William K. Fung and Yoram (Jerry) Wind in their book, Competing in a Flat World.  In the book, they examine the role of the network orchestrator related to focus, management and value creation.  The network orchestrator focuses on the following in comparison to traditional methods:

1. The complete network in the firm vs. the firm.
2. Empowerment of the components of the network vs. rigid controls.
3. Creating value through integration vs. the command and control method.

At S4X, we do not own manufacturing plants. We do not own distribution centers. We are not investment bankers. We are not a law firm.  Although we have a location in Indiana, we are not an Indiana Life Science company.

We create solutions for our clients utilizing a global virtual business network.  We orchestrate the formation or a specific network for a given client situation.  The result is a flexible solution which can be short-term or long-term.  All the components of the solution work to create a true client centric solution because we focus on the client situation versus the individual needs of the components.

Think of S4X as the guest conductor for an all-star jazz band at an international jazz festival.  We work to bring the various talented musicians to create a beautiful melody for the audience.

What does the music sound like in your network?

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