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Have you ever noticed how all of these big issues in today’s industry seem to be intertwined? It’s not just one thing, it’s like a whole mix of different issues.
And you know what? As you solve each problem one by one, you’ll feel like you’re wandering through a maze. Fixing one will mess up the others and you’ll get lost while trying to find a solution. That’s why we need solutions that cover all the different aspects of these problems.
Romain Gilbal, a French entrepreneur with extensive experience in the bauxite industry, believes the same. He emphasizes that we need to upgrade our game to solve modern problems. You need to look at the big picture instead of picking one thing at a time.
See the big picture:
As we know, these industrial problems are not caused by just one cause. These are like a combination of different issues that all work together. Let’s think about pollution. Pollution isn’t just about the smoke coming out of your chimney, it’s also about where your materials come from and where they go after you’re done using them.
Resolving contamination can increase operating costs and cause financial problems. Fiscal issues can create an imbalance between supply and demand, which can later affect imports. One thing can lead to another if you don’t take the big picture into consideration. Therefore, it is wise to have a solution that looks at all these aspects.
Why a single solution is not enough:
Most of the time, Garbal said, people have tried to solve problems by only looking at one part of the problem. For example, they only care about saving money or using less energy. But it didn’t always work out that way. Sometimes it made things worse, such as when saving money meant treating workers unfairly or destroying the environment.
Something similar happened in the bauxite industry. The industry has remained stagnant for nearly 50 years without significant change because fixing one thing makes something else worse. But now Gilbar is trying to change the scenario.
With his company IB2, Mr. Garbal is pioneering efforts to address multiple industry issues simultaneously.
IB2’s multifaceted approach claims it to be the first major innovation in the bauxite field. Efficiency is increased, further savings are made in operating costs, and pollution is also reduced. This proves why we need solutions that solve multiple problems at once.
Why we prefer multifaceted solutions:
- Solve everything at once: A solution that considers all aspects of a problem actually solves the whole problem rather than just parts of it. In other words, it’s like getting a lot of birds with one stone.
- Be prepared for everything: The industry will change a lot, right? With solutions that look at all aspects, we are prepared for surprises. If something unexpected happens, we can react better.
- Keep things good for a long time: All things considered, the solution is like a wise old owl. They ensure that things remain in good condition not only in the short term but also in the long term.
- Get creative: Imagine having lots of different tools to fix something. You can combine them to find new ways to solve problems. That’s a multifaceted solution. Use all kinds of ideas to find the best answer.
- Good things keep spreading: When you use solutions that work for many things, good things begin to happen in other areas as well. By saving energy, you may also have cleaner air. It’s like a good deed that keeps growing!
Making a multifaceted solution work:
Girbal believes that implementing such a solution requires:
- Team up: Get help from people who know a lot of different things. That way you can cover all sides of the issue.
- Talk to everyone: Ask everyone who cares about the problem: your employees, your customers, and everyone else. Their thoughts are like pieces of a puzzle that help us understand the bigger picture.
- Long distance planning: Big solutions take time and effort. Therefore, you need to be patient and implement your plan to see real changes.
So the next time you hear about a major factory problem, remember that it’s like a big puzzle with many pieces. Solving it requires a solution that considers all aspects, like a team of superheroes solving an industry problem.
