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Unsuccessful software applications cost organizations significant efforts and resources. The reasons for these failed ventures are often attributed to technology issues. However, the real issue is flaws in business processes—the enterprise application deployment environment and… Business Process Maturity Model (BPMM) Explained
Organizations need to persistently improve the way they do business to staying ahead of the curve. New ideas trigger organizational improvement and build the foundation of a Learning Organization. Scholars have defined a Learning Organization… The 5 Building Blocks to Developing a Learning Organization
Marketers have long been fascinated by why certain products capture the public’s interest, becoming integral to daily routines, while others quietly disappear from the view. This intrigue is not only limited to consumer goods, but… The VRIO Framework
Dr. Kenichi Ohmae, a Japanese organizational theorist and Strategy guru, proposed the 3C Model in 1982. The concept was published in his book, “The Mind of the Strategist: The Art of Japanese Business.” The Ohmae… Ohmae’s 3C Model (Strategic Triangle)
Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) is a formalized methodology that uses digital models to support the entire lifecycle of complex system development. It provides a single source of truth, ensuring discipline-specific views of the system are… Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
A business remains viable as long as it keeps growing. However, forecasting how much the business will grow in a year, or in a certain period of time, is a difficult proposition for any business… Capabilities-driven Growth Strategy
Improving Product Development competencies in designers and developers is a concern for senior leaders in the manufacturing sector. The approach most organizations take in developing Human Resources does not go beyond staffing the cream of… Lean Product Development & Innovation
In the age of rapid technological progress, where Digital Transformation has become pervasive, business applications are getting increasingly complex and interconnected. The advancement in technology has also helped attackers get more aggressive and inflict more… The Key to Continuous Security Improvement? A Rugged Culture of Information Security
Digitally savvy startups are disrupting markets and threatening conventional businesses. They are doing this by utilizing technology to offer new products and services and providing tailored yet uncomplicated experiences for their customers. Likewise, large traditionally-run… How Do We Maximize Impact of Customer Experience on Value Creation?
“Continuous Improvement” is a term management consulting firms love using. It’s also a driving principle behind Lean Management. So, how can we achieve Continuous Improvement in our organization? One of the most common Lean frameworks… Continuous Improvement 101: The Deming Cycle (PDCA)
In managing and improving the operations of your warehouse, consider Lean initiatives to eliminate all waste and bring value to your customers beyond their expectations. Here are 13 principles to follow. 1. Communicate effectively and… Follow These 13 Lean Principles to Eliminate Waste in the Warehouse
The question is: How can we continuously improve daily, and sustain a Lean culture and behavior? Look to your people, the best resource you have. These people touch every part of daily operations through a… Teamwork, Huddles, and Competition: Sustaining Lean Culture and Initiatives using Managing for Daily Improvement (MDI)