Managing Customer Value
Lean technology has now evolved from the manufacturing floor to the whole enterprise. Many companies have found real value in applying the fundamental concepts of Lean throughout the organization. The lean concepts of Kaizen, PDCA and the tools such as Pareto Charts, 5 Why’s and even Poka Yoke are commonplace. However, the concept of Standard Read More …
Training Within Industry TWI may be the Missing Link for a successful Lean Implementation. Jim Huntzinger believes it was for him and explains why it was for Toyota also. It is a learn-by-doing approach that helps your team leaders create a high performance, cross functional team. Podcast: Is Training within Industry (TWI) old hat? TWI Read More …
Dan Pink posted a blog the other day titled The 44-cent Solution. The blog solicited quite a few comments and I have to say really made me stop what I was going to write today. I had woke this morning and was contemplating the Demise of Small Business (and solving World Hunger). You either had Read More …
What prompted this post was a blog post on American Express Open Forum by Chris Brogan. Chris is one of my favorite bloggers and someone that I have always held in very high esteem. However, when I read his post it left me the impression that he made Affiliate Marketing seem like an easy way Read More …
Wild Hare Decor celebrates their 4-year anniversary, October 1st. We are extremely grateful for all the continued support we have received. Our biggest enjoyment during this time has been meeting so many new and wonderful people. This Thursday, October 1st, we will be extending our hours to 6:00 PM. For most of the day, you Read More …
Isn’t that the truth, the farther you travel the smarter you are. I think the smartest I have ever been was in Cairo, Egypt, even though I was unable to get a $200 package out of customs for less than $400. Being perceived as an expert in your own home town is simply the most Read More …