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Six Sigma Programs: An Implementation Model

Chakravorty, Satya S. - 2009

Despite the pervasiveness of Six Sigma program implementations, there is increasing concern about implementation failures. One reason many Six Sigma programs fail is because an implementation model on how to effectively guide the implementation of these programs is lacking. Using a successful...

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An Implementation Model for Lean Programmes

Chakravorty, Satya S. - 2010

While lean programmes continue to be implemented in many companies, there is a rising concern regarding the failures of these programmes. Many of them fail because we do not know how to implement them. Using the experience with a lean programme in an aircraft maintenance and repair operation,...

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The Shingo Prize for Operational Excellence: Rewarding World-Class Practices

Chakravorty, Satya S.; Atwater, J. Bryan; Herbert, James I. - 2008

improvement, the empowerment of employees and the integration of other business functions. Over the years, many companies have … increased productivity, enhanced quality and customer service and improved bottomline business results …

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Do JIT Lines Perform Better Than Traditionally Balanced Lines?

Chakravorty, Satya S.; Atwater, J. Bryan - 1995

The article compares the traditionally balanced and just-in-time lines of production. Over the years, many companies have implemented the just-in-time (JIT) philosophy to assist them in competing on the basis of speed and agility. JIT production lines utilize capacity slack to assist in...

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Does Protective Capacity Assist Managers in Competing Along Time-Based Dimensions?

Atwater, J. Bryan; Chakravorty, Satya S. - 1994

The article presents results of a computer simulation experiment which investigated the use of protective capacity as a means to reduce production cycle times and inventory holdings for a production line. In the 1980s, quality was the primary focus for competition in many businesses. Many...

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Improving Distribution Operations: Implementation of Material Handling Systems

Chakravorty, Satya S. - 2009

Academic research has primarily focused on the technical factors of material handling systems, with little or no discussion of human factors. In order to improve the performance of distribution operations, we found that the implementation of material handling systems involves both human and...

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Testing the Accuracy of Employee-Reported Data: An Inexpensive Alternative Approach to Traditional Methods

Hales, Douglas N.; Sridharan, V.; Radhakrishnan, Abirami; … - 2008

Although Information Technology (IT) solutions improve the collection and validation of operational data, Operations Managers must often rely on self-reported data from workers to make decisions. The problem with this data is that they are subject to intentional manipulation, thus reducing their...

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Boards Of Advisors In Small Businesses: An Empirical Profile Of Their Composition And Use

Akers, Michael; Giacomino, Don - 2004

there is very limited use of Boards of Advisors in small businesses and that many small business managers are not aware of … the concept of a Board of Advisors. However, those small business managers (97%) that use a Board of Advisors characterize … board members were male (67%), active in business (90%), have managerial/strategy or law (52%) and are not compensated (53%). …

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Earnings Quality: It's Time to Measure and Report

Gissel, Jodi; Giacomino, Don; Akers, Michael - 2005

Earning's quality is an important aspect of evaluating an entity's financial health, yet investors, creditors, and other financial statement users often overlook it. Earnings quality refers to the ability of reported earnings to reflect the company's true earnings, as well as the usefulness of...

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Applying Sarbanes-Oxley Principles to Colleges and Universities

Goins, Sean; Giacomino, Don; Akers, Michael - 2009

In the wake of the financial scandals that have occurred in the corporate sector, the public is demanding more accountability not only from corporations but also from nonprofit organizations such as universities. Institutions can enhance corporate governance by implementing some of the...

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