Closing the gap starts with seeing it clearly

Our thinking on the forces that hold companies back — and the levers that move them forward.

Reduce Excess Operational Complexity and Revitalize Your Business

How operational complexity can overwhelm your business, and how to fight it

Charlie Webster, ThroughSpan Founding Partner, May 2026


Your Gross Margins Can (and should be) Higher

Higher gross margin allows firms to invest more and boosts value, but just growing sales won’t suffice. To increase GM most firms need a dedicated, multi-year program

Charlie Webster, ThroughSpan Founding Partner, May 2026


How to Increase ROI and Capture Value from Supplier Contracts

Supplier contracts are costly to negotiate, but offer high ROI when they enable supplier performance management

Charlie Webster, ThroughSpan Founding Partner, May 2026