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Malaysian Reserve
4 days ago
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
dss+ Acquires Proaction International to Deepen Operational Excellence, Leadership Coaching Capabilities
Strategic acquisition adds 132 senior experts and proprietary UTrakk technology platform to enhance client value across processing, manufacturing and industrial sectors GENEVA and MONTREAL, July 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — dss+ today announced the acquisition of Proaction International, a Montreal-based operational performance management and coaching company. The strategic acquisition enhances dss+ expertise in operational excellence, leadership coaching and scalable digital tools while expanding its presence in North America and Europe. Founded in 2004, Proaction International brings more than 20 years of global experience and 132 senior experts serving more than 150 active clients across the manufacturing, industrial, food and beverage, aerospace, automotive, construction, healthcare and retail sectors. 'This acquisition represents a natural evolution of our people-centric approach to operations transformation,' said Davide Vassallo, CEO of dss+. 'Proaction International's proven track record in delivering measurable results through human-centred performance management perfectly complements our approach to risk and performance, through the engagement of people from C-suite to shop floor and working on the ground with clients to implement solutions. Together, we can deliver even greater breakthroughs in operational safety, performance and sustainability to build business resilience and endurance.' The acquisition combines the 50-year heritage of dss+ in operations consulting with Proaction International's specialised expertise in field coaching and performance management. Both companies share a people-centric approach to operations transformation, focusing on delivering tangible, sustainable results for clients. 'Our clients will immediately benefit from access to the dss+ global network of 1,700 experienced consultants operating in 41 countries,' said Denis Lefebvre, President and CEO of Proaction International. 'This partnership enables us to bring together best practices from multiple industries to better optimise industrial and manufacturing processes and the financial performance of our clients.' The dss+ digital practice will now include Proaction International's proprietary UTrakk daily management system. UTrakk helps clients manage operations by installing short interval controls, increasing managerial efficiency and developing people's technical as well as leadership capabilities. The platform systematises management behaviors, performance rituals, and processes. In addition to the dss+360 platform, clients can receive data-driven insights to accelerate organisational learning and development, and risk and safety improvements. dss+ will expand its talent pool of experienced operations, industry, coaching and technical consultants and will continue to work on the ground with clients to more holistically help save lives, mitigate risk, operate responsibly and maximise the value of their assets. About dss+dss+ is the operational transformation partner for complex and high-hazard industries. We help organisations achieve breakthroughs in safety, performance and sustainability that drive lasting success. Combining deep technical expertise and decades of hands-on experience with cutting-edge methodologies and data-driven insights, we empower teams to shift mindsets, shape cultures and build the capabilities needed at every level. Additional information is available at About Proaction International Proaction International is a leader in operational performance management and leadership coaching, relying on a human-centered approach to generate concrete, sustainable, and measurable results. Its digital platform, UTrakk, helps structure management practices and improve frontline team effectiveness. The company supports clients from various sectors, including manufacturing, agri-food, aerospace, automotive, construction, healthcare, and retail. Additional information is available at Logo – View original content:
Cision Canada
4 days ago
- Business
- Cision Canada
Proaction International joins dss+ to accelerate organizational transformation globally Français
This strategic alliance combines the complementary expertise of the two companies to offer an integrated approach to organizational transformation. MONTREAL, July 17, 2025 /CNW/ - Proaction International, a Quebec-based firm specializing in operational performance management and leadership coaching, announced today it is joining dss +, a global leader in operations transformation, safety, risk management, and sustainability. This strategic partnership enables Proaction International to amplify the impact of its proven methodologies and its digital platform UTrakk by leveraging dss+'s well-established global presence and strong client relationships in key industries. "Joining dss+ marks a major milestone in our evolution," said Denis Lefebvre, CEO of Proaction International. "We are uniting with a partner that shares our core values: people development, operational discipline, and the pursuit of sustainable results. This alliance strengthens our international presence and brings together perfectly aligned expertise to drive lasting performance." Beyond their strategic alignment, Proaction International and dss+ have shared a core belief since their founding: that lasting performance transformation begins with people. This human-centered approach, which sets them apart from more traditional models, makes their union a natural evolution. It will offer clients a more comprehensive solution, underpinned by a shared vision and common values. By joining dss+, Proaction International will contribute to a more integrated transformation offering combining organizational culture, systems, daily management practices, safety & risk, sustainability and operational excellence. UTrakk, the digital platform developed by Proaction International to support management practices and enhance team performance, will complement the dss+ 360 digital ecosystem, expanding its reach and impact. Founded in 2004, Proaction International has more than 130 seasoned experts serving clients in the manufacturing, industrial, agri-food, aerospace, construction, healthcare, and retail sectors. The company is known for its human-centered approaches, on-the-ground coaching expertise, and leadership development. The strong cultural alignment between the two organizations was a key factor in this decision. Proaction International employees will gain access to new professional development opportunities within a global network of 1,700 experts operating in 41 countries. "We are proud to join a global partner that shares our mission and enables us to increase our impact while preserving the essence of our approach," added Mr. Lefebvre. "The future is bright—for our team, for our clients, and for the mission we will continue to pursue together." About Proaction International Proaction International is a leader in operational performance management and leadership coaching, relying on a human-centered approach to generate concrete, sustainable, and measurable results. Its digital platform, UTrakk, helps structure management practices and improve frontline team effectiveness. The company supports clients from various sectors, including manufacturing, agri-food, aerospace, automotive, construction, healthcare, and retail. Additional information is available at About dss+ dss+ is the operational transformation partner for complex and high-hazard industries. We help organisations achieve breakthroughs in safety, performance and sustainability that drive lasting success. Combining deep technical expertise and decades of hands-on experience with cutting-edge methodologies and data-driven insights, we empower teams to shift mindsets, shape cultures and build the capabilities needed at every level.
Cision Canada
4 days ago
- Business
- Cision Canada
dss+ Acquires Proaction International to Deepen Operational Excellence, Leadership Coaching Capabilities
Strategic acquisition adds 132 senior experts and proprietary UTrakk technology platform to enhance client value across processing, manufacturing and industrial sectors GENEVA and MONTREAL, July 17, 2025 /CNW/ -- dss+ today announced the acquisition of Proaction International, a Montreal-based operational performance management and coaching company. The strategic acquisition enhances dss+ expertise in operational excellence, leadership coaching and scalable digital tools while expanding its presence in North America and Europe. Founded in 2004, Proaction International brings more than 20 years of global experience and 132 senior experts serving more than 150 active clients across the manufacturing, industrial, food and beverage, aerospace, automotive, construction, healthcare and retail sectors. "This acquisition represents a natural evolution of our people-centric approach to operations transformation," said Davide Vassallo, CEO of dss+. "Proaction International's proven track record in delivering measurable results through human-centred performance management perfectly complements our approach to risk and performance, through the engagement of people from C-suite to shop floor and working on the ground with clients to implement solutions. Together, we can deliver even greater breakthroughs in operational safety, performance and sustainability to build business resilience and endurance." The acquisition combines the 50-year heritage of dss+ in operations consulting with Proaction International's specialised expertise in field coaching and performance management. Both companies share a people-centric approach to operations transformation, focusing on delivering tangible, sustainable results for clients. "Our clients will immediately benefit from access to the dss+ global network of 1,700 experienced consultants operating in 41 countries," said Denis Lefebvre, President and CEO of Proaction International. "This partnership enables us to bring together best practices from multiple industries to better optimise industrial and manufacturing processes and the financial performance of our clients." The dss+ digital practice will now include Proaction International's proprietary UTrakk daily management system. UTrakk helps clients manage operations by installing short interval controls, increasing managerial efficiency and developing people's technical as well as leadership capabilities. The platform systematises management behaviors, performance rituals, and processes. In addition to the dss+360 platform, clients can receive data-driven insights to accelerate organisational learning and development, and risk and safety improvements. dss+ will expand its talent pool of experienced operations, industry, coaching and technical consultants and will continue to work on the ground with clients to more holistically help save lives, mitigate risk, operate responsibly and maximise the value of their assets. About dss + dss+ is the operational transformation partner for complex and high-hazard industries. We help organisations achieve breakthroughs in safety, performance and sustainability that drive lasting success. Combining deep technical expertise and decades of hands-on experience with cutting-edge methodologies and data-driven insights, we empower teams to shift mindsets, shape cultures and build the capabilities needed at every level. Additional information is available at Proaction International is a leader in operational performance management and leadership coaching, relying on a human-centered approach to generate concrete, sustainable, and measurable results. Its digital platform, UTrakk, helps structure management practices and improve frontline team effectiveness. The company supports clients from various sectors, including manufacturing, agri-food, aerospace, automotive, construction, healthcare, and retail.
Associated Press
07-02-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Business Reporter: The critical role of safety leadership: how stronger leaders drive safer workplaces in Benelux
The impact of shaping safety through employee behaviour and the risks of not fostering a strong safety culture. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, February 7, 2025 / / -- In an article published on Business Reporter, Edwin Vercruysse, Director at dss+ the operational transformation partner for complex and high-hazard industries, talks about how a company's safety culture is closely intertwined with the delivery of operational performance and sustainability goals, as well as how a poor safety culture can be improved with the help of experienced consultants. Although there have been some rather positive trends in the construction, manufacturing and logistics sectors in the past 15 years regarding the number of non-fatal lost time and fatal accidents, businesses need to do more to create breakthroughs in safety, performance, sustainability and build business endurance An accident costs businesses an average of £30,000 through direct costs including lost productivity, compensation and fines, while indirect costs may amount to 3-5 times more. dss+'s Bradley Curve™ is a great tool for establishing where a business currently stands on its safety maturity journey from an early stage where employees only observe rules when supervised to a point where they challenge each other to uphold high safety standards. How a company approaches safety is now often used by investors as an indicator of its operational efficiency and sustainability performance as well. dss+ has a long history of working with organisations to help shift mindsets, shape cultures and establish the capabilities required at every level in the Benelux region and worldwide. A clear testament to dss+ expertise, a client company has seen a 20% rise in the number of unsafe reports and a 20% fall in the number of minor injuries as a result of a training and coaching programme with dss+, which brought about profound changes in employee safety behaviour and the risks of not fostering a strong safety culture. To read the article and the full case study on how a business benefitted from working with dss+, click here. About Business Reporter About dss+ dss+ is the operational transformation partner for complex and high-hazard industries. They embed tangible, lived experience and proven methodologies across organisations to shift mindsets, shape cultures and establish the capabilities required at every level. Operating in over 41 countries across the globe with more than 1,500 industry experts, they help clients achieve breakthroughs in operational safety, performance, and sustainability that ensure long-term success. Press +44 20 8349 6488 Legal Disclaimer:
