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Over the last thirty years, Eddy has closely worked with Parsec’s global clients and partners to develop practical strategies for managing the complexities inherent in most manufacturing operations. As Parsec Founder and CEO, Eddy is directly involved in steering the deployment of Parsec’s manufacturing operations management (MOM) software with an emphasis on delivering measurable business value for the users. Through the promotion of creative thinking, innovation, and continuous learning, Eddy has played an integral part in the successful deployment of hundreds of solutions in more than 140 countries around the world.
Eddy Azad
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It’s often the small, everyday habits that cause the biggest frustrations at work. While technical skills and polished communication matter, it’s self-awareness that often sets people apart as strong teammates and effective leaders. Still, plenty of professionals fall into patterns—like talking over others, missing details, or failing to follow through—that make collaboration harder than it needs to be. These habits might seem harmless in the moment, but over time, they can lead to confusion, slow progress, and strained working relationships. To that end, 20 Fast Company Executive Board members share the business protocol pet peeves they wish more people would recognize (and overcome) to create a more respectful, productive workplace.
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While inspiration and influence are both powerful tools, they don’t always mean the same thing or lead to the same results. At their core, both inspiration and influence aim to move people—but how they do so, and what follows, can vary dramatically. For leaders, choosing between (or balancing) the two can shape not only how others respond, but also how trust, motivation and lasting impact are built. Some see inspiration as the deeper force, igniting internal purpose, while others view influence as the practical key to decision-making and action. Below, 20 members of Fast Company Executive Board share how they view the distinction between inspiration and influence, and which they believe carries more weight in effective leadership.
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Businesses facing persistent workforce gaps must adopt smarter, more adaptive strategies to stay competitive. Hiring freezes. Burned-out teams. Critical roles left unfilled for months. Labor shortages are forcing business owners to rethink how work gets done—and fast. Some are turning to automation while others are reshaping roles or tapping into overlooked talent sources. What they share is a willingness to act decisively and restructure for impact. To help you find your edge, 16 Fast Company Executive Board members reveal the strategies that are helping them close workforce gaps and keep momentum strong.
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When businesses respond to external stress by cutting corners, the hidden costs compound quickly.
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Azad isn’t advocating removing regulation, but he says if fear of repercussions is the only reason for taking action, you haven’t internalized what sustainability really means for your business.
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Business leaders across industries are leveraging AI to boost efficiency, improve decision-making, and provide deeper value to their clients. AI is rapidly changing how businesses operate, and the companies seeing the most value are the ones using it strategically. From streamlining internal processes to improving decision-making, AI has the potential to boost efficiency and your bottom line. But realizing those benefits takes more than plugging in a new tool; it requires clear goals, quality data, and strong human judgment. If you're seeking inspiration on business use cases for AI, the members of the Fast Company Executive Board share specific ways this technology has improved their operations.
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Parsec Automation Corp.
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In a world obsessed with performance, manufacturers must not only be concerned with their “make” operations but increasingly with the whole of the supply chain—all in real-time to successfully overcome the challenges of running a viable, sustainable, and profitable business. At Parsec, we get this and devoted our entire business to solving these challenges. Connecting systems across factories and supply chains, collecting and transforming data, managing operations harmoniously, and helping businesses run more profitably. For more than thirty years, Parsec has been working with leaders in manufacturing to help measurably improve their operations. To do that, we created TrakSYS – our unified, integrated solution platform. Widely deployed in thousands of factories around the world, TrakSYS is designed to measurable improve the way you manage your manufacturing business.