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Lean RFS (Repetitive Flexible Supply): Putting the Pieces Together
Published:
May 20, 2013
Author(s):
Ian Fraser Glenday; Rick Sather
Is it possible to be repetitive and flexible—at the same time? Using proven examples and quantifiable evidence, Lean RFS (Repetitive Flexible Supply): Putting the Pieces Together demonstrates that repetitive flexible supply (RfS) is not only possible, but that its implementation can help you reach …
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Strategic Planning, Execution, and Measurement (SPEM): A Powerful Tool for CEOs
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May 13, 2013
Author(s):
Girish P. Jakhotiya
Although there are countless books available on strategic management, there are few, if any, that supply practical coverage of strategic planning, execution, and measurement—until now. Considering the entire value chain, this book covers the complete process of strategic planning, execution, and …
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Six Sigma for Powerful Improvement: A Green Belt DMAIC Training System with Software Tools and a 25-Lesson Course
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May 09, 2013
Author(s):
Charles T. Carroll
Although the Six Sigma Define-Measure-Analyze-Improve-Control (DMAIC) methodology is a widely accepted tool for achieving efficient management of all aspects of operations, there are still many unwarranted concerns about its perceived complexity and implementation costs. Dispelling these myths, Six …
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Implementing Standardized Work: Writing Standardized Work Forms
Published:
May 07, 2013
Author(s):
Alain Patchong
The first book in The One-Day Expert series detailed the initial steps that Thomas, a young, high-potential plant manager in an industrial group, took to assess his plant’s situation through measurement of operators’ performance. The second book in the series, Implementing Standardized Work: …
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Creating a Lean and Green Business System: Techniques for Improving Profits and Sustainability
Published:
May 03, 2013
Author(s):
Keivan Zokaei; Hunter Lovins; Andy Wood; Peter Hines
Things that are good for the planet are also good for business. Numerous studies from the likes of the Economist Intelligence Unit, Harvard, MIT Sloan, and others indicate that organizations that commit to goals of zero waste, zero harmful emissions, and zero use of nonrenewable resources clearly …
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Business Process Modeling, Simulation and Design, Second Edition
Published:
April 25, 2013
Author(s):
Manuel Laguna; Johan Marklund
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Most textbooks on business process management focus on either the nuts and bolts of computer simulation or the managerial aspects of business processes. Covering both technical and managerial aspects of business process management, Business Process Modeling, Simulation and Design, Second Edition …
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How to Outthink, Outmaneuver, and Outperform Your Competitors: Lessons from the Masters of Strategy
Published:
April 17, 2013
Author(s):
Norton Paley
Supplying you with a firm grasp of the roots of strategy, How to Outthink, Outmaneuver, and Outperform Your Competitors: Lessons from the Masters of Strategy explains how to develop the skills and strategies needed to compete in today’s volatile marketplace. It interweaves the classic works of the …
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Risk Intelligent Supply Chains: How Leading Turkish Companies Thrive in the Age of Fragility
Published:
April 02, 2013
Author(s):
Çağrı Haksöz
The Turkish economy is very dynamic and growing at phenomenal speeds. For instance, Turkey’s first quarter GDP growth rate was 11 percent in 2011. This growth brings its own risks and benefits. The lessons learned from surviving and thriving in such an environment can be applied to supply chains in …
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Leading Effective Virtual Teams: Overcoming Time and Distance to Achieve Exceptional Results
Published:
December 13, 2012
Author(s):
Nancy M. Settle-Murphy
A proliferation of new technologies has lulled many into thinking that we actually have to think less about how we communicate. In fact, communicating and collaborating across time, distance, and cultures has never been more complex or difficult. Written as a series of bulleted tips drawn from …
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The Modern Theory of the Toyota Production System: A Systems Inquiry of the World’s Most Emulated and Profitable Management System
Published:
November 27, 2012
Author(s):
Phillip Marksberry
Numerous books have been written about Toyota's approach to workplace improvement; however, most describe Toyota's practices as case studies or stories. Designed to aid in the implementation of Lean manufacturing, The Modern Theory of the Toyota Production System: A Systems Inquiry of the World’s …
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