Is This Planning Cycle Still Relevant?

I created this over seven years ago. Though I might change a few words and add methods like Kanban, I believe there is still a lot merit. What do you think? The Planning Cycle from Business901 Adapted from the book, Lean Project Management: Eight Principles For Success

Is Orlicky MRP relevant today Think DDMRP

Is Demand Driven Material Requirements Planning the blueprint for the future and revitalization of formal planning in the 21st Century? Some people think so as Carol Ptak and Chad Smith were asked to co-author the new Orlicky’s Material Requirements Planning 3/E. But more impressive are the full houses of practitioners that Carol and Chad are Read More …

Lean Six Sigma – Relevant in a down economy?

Embarq Corporation’s General Manager of Process Excellence, Deron Ertel, was my guest on the Business901 Podcast. We discussed Embarq’s business process improvement initiatives and how they differed from other companies Lean Six Sigma initiatives. Particular attention was paid to the relevancy of Lean, Six Sigma and business process improvement in a down economy. Deron will Read More …