Author: John BessantPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
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High Involvement Innovation Through Continuous Improvement
Author: John BessantContinuous Improvement
Author: High-Involvement Innovation
Author: J. R. BessantPublisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
Provides a framework for thinking about and organizing a culture of continuous innovation. * Based on ten years of research with over 200 organizations.
Strategic Implementation of Continuous Improvement Approach
Author: Jagdeep SinghPublisher: Springer
ISBN: 3319931210
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 143
Book Description
This book covers the strategic use of continuous improvement (CI) techniques for manufacturing performance improvement. It focuses primarily on strategies that can be adopted by small and middle-sized enterprises in manufacturing in order to meet the global challenges and competition. The book begins with an introduction to CI (or Kaizen), explaining different CI approaches and strategies. Chapter 2 offers a literature review of CI, examining conceptual frameworks, case studies, and surveys. Next, the book deals with the design of the study, detailing the work done in each phase along with the tools, techniques and models. Chapter 4 presents a detailed survey to determine the present status of continuous improvement strategies in the Indian manufacturing industry, to assess the important barriers that effect the implementation of CI strategies, and to also assess the role of key enablers leading to improve the performance of manufacturing operations. Chapter 5 is comprised of detailed case studies to further analyze the application of the discussed CI strategies. The purpose of Chapter 6 is to develop the relationship among the different identified most important barriers in implementing CI approach using interpretive structural modeling (ISM) and classify these barriers depending upon their driving and dependence power. Finally Chapter 7 provides conclusions, addresses potential limitations, and also looks to the future.
Operational Behaviors and Continuous Improvement
Author: Volney DouglasPublisher: Volney Douglas
ISBN: 3639305167
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 303
Book Description
National communications systems (NCS) are critical elements of a government's infrastructure. Limited improvements to the operational behaviors or non- functional requirements (NFR) of NCS have caused issues during national emergencies such as 9/11. NCS contractors play a vital role in the design and support of NCS, and this perspective provides valuable insights. There are three major purposes for this case study: (a) to add to the existing theoretical framework on the issues, (b) to define the scope of these concepts, and (c) to provide strategies for management. Four research questions focus on definition, scope, models, and strategies. The results defined 11 major relationships focused on cost, risk, schedule, communication, and quality perceptions. These results provide a framework for strategic system optimization based on collection and analysis of operational information. Strategies for optimizing NCS, based on these findings, can have a positive social impact by improving operational quality and reducing cost, schedule, and risk impacts, which allows a greater capability for NCS to save lives.
Improvement Engine
Author: Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 9781563270109
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 214
Book Description
People, not Ideas, are a Company's Greatest Asset Employee involvement has repeatedly proven itself to be the key to any successful continuous improvement program. But getting that involvement requires careful planning, management, training, guidance, and documentation. Improvement Engine: Creativity and Innovation – The Kaizen Teian Approachexplores and melds two essential aspects of successful programs: Kaizen, the goal of continuous incremental improvement, and Teian, the process of involving employees in reaching that goal. Moving beyond a traditional suggestion system The text outlines a workable approach that every company, division, unit, manager, kaizen promoter, or team leader can take to establish and utilize a kaizen teian program. Originated in Japan and based on years of evolving practices within numerous companies, this tested program provides a practical and proven framework for understanding and implementing kaizen, including— A model "kaizen sheet" tool for documenting improvements Actual examples of how to best promote, educate, and establish a kaizen teian system. With in-depth discussion that discerns between what should and should not be done, the authors highlight how this simple, disciplined philosophy quickly gets to the core of a problem.
Organizational Culture and its Impact on Continuous Improvement in Manufacturing
Author: N. MuthukumarPublisher: Emerald Group Publishing
ISBN: 1802624031
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
Organizational Culture and its Impact on Continuous Improvement in Manufacturing presents detailed insights into recent studies, providing solutions that can be scaled up at a global level.
Improve
Author: George EllisPublisher: Butterworth-Heinemann
ISBN: 0128095199
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 500
Book Description
Improve: The Next Generation of Continuous Improvement for Knowledge Work presents lean thinking for professionals, those who Peter Drucker called knowledge workers. It translates the brilliant insights from Toyota's factory floor to the desktops of engineers, marketers, attorneys, accountants, doctors, managers, and all those who "think for a living." The Toyota Production System (TPS) was born a century ago to an almost unknown car maker who today is credited with starting the third wave of the Industrial Revolution. TPS principles, better known as lean thinking or continuous improvement, are simple: increase customer value, cut hidden waste, experiment to learn, and respect others. As simple as they are, they are difficult to apply to the professions, probably because of the misconception that knowledge work is wholly non-repetitive. But much of our everyday work does repeat, and in great volume: approvals, problem-solving, project management, hiring, and prioritization are places where huge waste hides. Eliminate waste and you delight customers and clients, increase financial performance, and grow professional job satisfaction, because less waste means more success and more time for expertise and creativity. This book is a valuable resource for leaders of professional teams who want to improve productivity, quality, and engagement in their organizations. Experience the proven benefits of continuous improvement 40%-70% increase in productivity from professionals and experts li”85% projects on-time/liliReduce lead time by 50%-90%/liliEngagement up and voluntary severance cut 50% Dozens of simple visual tools that anyone can implement immediately in their existing framework All tools and techniques applicable to both face-to-face and virtual meetings Easy-to-understand approach: "simplify, engage, experiment” Presented with deep respect for the experts; no "check the box” thinking or overused analogies to the factory floor
A Case Study of Non-Functional Requirements and Continuous Improvement at a National Communications System Contractor.
Author: Volney L R DouglasPublisher: Volney Douglas
ISBN: 1243834099
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 366
Book Description
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Action-Based Quality Management
Author: Marta Peris-OrtizPublisher: Springer
ISBN: 3319064533
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 197
Book Description
Featuring case studies from the industrial and tourism sectors, this book provides an interdisciplinary perspective on the effect of total quality management on business and innovation strategies. The principles of Total Quality Management (TQM) have been widely researched and analyzed as an essential tool for businesses to compete in a globalized economy. This book presents the latest research on the applications of TQM across different functions such as customer service, human resources management and cost control. It demonstrates how the utilization of TQM tools, such as the SERVQUAL model, Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS), High Involvement Practices (HIWP) and the EFQM excellence model, impacts a firm’s performance, enhances productivity and innovation and reduces cost, thereby allowing them to compete more effectively in the global market. Building on the extensive literature on the relationship between TQM and business performance, the authors argue that quality acts as a powerful competitive tool that companies should embrace in their corporate strategy. By promoting activities that result in greater efficiency, improved control and management of the organization (internal quality), firms can achieve significant improvement in customer satisfaction, employee satisfaction, social impact and business results (external quality) and exceed expectations in these areas.