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The basics of innovation
In: Strategic Direction 24 (2008) 2, pp. 29-31
Innovation Award for its composite technology and examine the need for UK manufacturing to become far more innovative. Design …/methodology/approach – The paper looks at Bentley Motors Ltd's manufacturing innovation and introduces some of the ideas presented at the UK … they were reminded of need to remember the basics of innovation – rather than looking for a silver bullet – and the …
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Sustaining a quality initiative
In: Strategic Direction 18 (2002) 4, pp. 15-17
What are the most important factors to consider when introducing a quality initiative? Should you focus upon process and people in equal measures? And how could you ensure that this program is sustained on an ongoing basis? It is widely accepted that there is more to implementing TQM than simply...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10015009566
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MaST’s 5‐S journey to a smarter operation
In: Strategic Direction 19 (2003) 1, pp. 30-32
The history of human endeavor reveals that change can take place in unorthodox ways. A move to implement change in one direction can sometimes suggest a way forward down a completely different route. The same is true of organizational change. When the board of management at the Australian office...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10015009677
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Pulp fact: South African paper mill’s TPM journey
In: Strategic Direction 19 (2003) 4, pp. 17-19
The reduction and, hopefully, eventual elimination of waste and its associated cost should be a major goal of any manufacturing organization. Total productive maintenance (TPM) has the potential to maximize manufacturing productivity with just a modest investment in machine and equipment...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10015009702
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High‐payback IT projects power National City Corporation
In: Strategic Direction 21 (2005) 8, pp. 19-20
Purpose – Reviews the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoints practical implications from cutting‐edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach – Scans the top 400 management publications in the world to identify the most topical issues and latest...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10015009935
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Ford drives ahead with quality control
In: Strategic Direction 21 (2005) 10, pp. 18-21
Purpose – Reviews the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoints practical implications from cutting‐edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach – This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10015009957
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Old‐fashioned quality?
In: Strategic Direction 22 (2006) 4, pp. 8-10
Purpose – Reviews the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoints practical implications from cutting‐edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach – This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10015010006
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Putting the customer back to the front
In: Strategic Direction 22 (2006) 5, pp. 26-28
Purpose – Reviews the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoints practical implications from cutting‐edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach – This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10015010021
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Learning the new business language
In: Strategic Direction 18 (2002) 1, pp. 22-25
The management of quality is not new, although in some circles it is viewed as a faded star. Nevertheless, the quality concept is becoming increasingly important as globalization marches on. Other companies have demonstrated that continuous improvement can be used as a strategic tool. Several...
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A revealing study of Six Sigma
In: Strategic Direction 19 (2003) 8, pp. 34-36
innovation in terms of the management of quality throughout a business. A rapidly increasing number of companies, from all …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10015009748