Dec 21 2011
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Bridgestone, the company that gave us Hoshin Planning, has a philosophy called “The Bridgestone Essence” and involves employees in improvement as part of TQM.
Via www.4-traders.com
Dec 20 2011
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The trailer audit as a tool to detect problems with incoming shipments.
Via www.mfrtech.com
Dec 20 2011
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Thoughts about change agents from Lonnie Wilson: Change agents must be different enough to change the status quo but credible enough to connect and engage those in management and in the workforce who need to change.
Via www.industryweek.com
Dec 19 2011
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Quality Circles were a short-lived fad in the US in the early 1980s. But they still exist in Japan, and thrive in India, where SteelGuru reports that 988 teams and 6200 delegates just participated in their 25th national conference in Hyderabad, India.
Via www.steelguru.com
Dec 16 2011
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This article takes a critical look at the debate between lean manufacturing and MRP software advocates, and how to find middle ground.
Via blog.softwareadvice.com
Dec 21 2011
Cellular manufacturing at Loral Space
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Loral uses cells to improve productivity in making satellites.
Via www.industryweek.com
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