Articles
The Innovation Imperative in manufacturing. How the United States Can Restore Its Edge.
Published in Articles by JJ, April 22, 2009
An interesting article highlighting innovation as a critical factor for driving business growth and competitiveness. What drives Innovation success? Read more [Link]
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Re-purpose Before You Re-structure
Published in Articles by JJ, April 22, 2009
What is your organisation's purpose? A clear and compelling purpose is vital for business success. To find out more, read the article 'Re-purpose Before You Restructure' by Jim Womack of the Lean Enterprise Institute.
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Respect Science, Particularly in a Crisis
Published in Articles by JJ, April 22, 2009
In his article "Respect Science, Particularly in a Crisis", James Womack of the Lean Enterprise Institute reflects on how the actions of a small group of line managers at Toyota during the 1950 financial crisis contributed to Toyota's survival and ultimate success.
"In learning more about Toyota's achievements in the 1950s as the company struggled to survive, I've gained a new appreciation for the fact that we have no excuses in our current period of chaotic markets and falling demand. Systematic science works wherever it is applied to any process. And it is more and not less useful in the depths of a crisis. The only ingredient that may be lacking today is our determination to respect rigorous science in the current crisis. And that you can quickly rectify!"
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A Lean Marriage
Published in Articles by CDI London, September 9, 2008
A Lean Marriage by Annie Gregory
Published in Works Management June 2008 edition
There may be a tendency for people to use the terms "lean" and "Six Sigma" and even "lean Six Sigma" interchangeably. This useful article makes clear the differences between lean, reducing waste in the value stream, and Six Sigma, reducing variation in the process. As for the lean Six Sigma combination, the article draws on examples that demonstrate how the two approaches can form a very effective alliance. However, need for a lean culture as a foundation for any management tool is seen as essential to success: "...an overall culture of improvement that encourages a spirit of enquiry."
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Competitive Dynamics International Newsletter
Published in Articles by JJ, August 18, 2008
Mission Directed Work Teams is being successfully implemented in many countries around the world. The MDW quarterly newsletter gives a glimpse of the achievements experienced by a variety of different businesses world wide.
Download the MDW Newsletter SEPTEMBER 2008 (Vol 3) by clicking on the relevant link below.
Download the MDW Newsletter May 2008 by following the May 2008 link.
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- CDI Newsletter May 2008 CDI Newsletter May 2008.pdf
Why Work Teams Don't Work!
Published in Articles by , January 1, 1970
By Vilis Ozols, MBA, CSP
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The focus of the material is towards the reasons that work teams don't succeed in many organizations, what circumstances often preclude having successful teams in organizations and what organizations can do to deal with the issues that contribute to dysfunctional teams. This paper deals with some of the foundations of team successes and failures and gives an overview for some of the causative factors in dysfunctional teams. The author welcomes any readers to share dysfunctional team experience or strategies for overcoming them.
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