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Manufacturers today are undergoing one of their most drastic shifts ever -- a major green movement that's re-defining the way products are brought to market. Stringent environmental regulations are asking manufacturers to do more, with less environmental strain. This can spell a series of challenges for manufacturers -- as they "re-invent the wheel" in this move to green. Follow the link to read the full story: http://www.industryweek.com/articles/going_green__without_losing_sight_of_quality_16621.aspx

The process of product selection that people do in their personal lives (e.g. shopping on Amazon) is strikingly similar to the process of product development that people encounter in their professional lives. Interestingly, people are often better at making the complex decisions associated with product selection than they are at similar decisions in product development. Read more at - http://www.industryweek.com/product-development/product-selection-vs-product-development

Spare a few minutes to go on a virtual Lean Manufacturing Tour Just visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqgHUwSaKj8

Mr. Peterson has over 30 years of experience in the aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) business. Throughout these assignments, Mr. Peterson has used continuous improvement tools, such as "lean management" and "six sigma," to lead change in processes and organizational culture. Watch his speech on: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfQiGDUBdD0

Innovation and Six Sigma are different methods that beget different types of results and require different management styles. Do companies have to choose between the two?? Can innovation and Six Sigma coexist?? Read more at http://www.businessweek.com/stories/2007-02-27/debate-six-sigma-vs-dot-innovationbusinessweek-business-news-stock-market-and-financial-advice

As the amount of data and information stored and generated by our businesses get bigger, ensuring that everyone creates and keeps the right information, and protects it isn't easy. One of the key challenges with adopting a holistic approach to information governance is that the information is stored in multiple formats, in many locations, and managed by many people with different responsibilities. This article looks at a few of these different perspectives and identifies an approach to gaining control. Read full article on http://www.processexcellencenetwork.com/process-excellence-news/articles/big-data-big-content-and-big-paper-stores-informat/

During a Formula 1 race, a car sends hundreds of millions of data points to its garage for real-time analysis and feedback. So why not use this detailed and rigorous data system elsewhere, like ... at children's s hospitals? Peter van Manen tells us more. http://www.ted.com/talks/peter_van_manen_how_can_formula_1_racing_help_babies.html

Respected mam! So Gender is one of the causes.... We can add this as well !

Supply chain network design can deliver significant reduction in supply chain costs and improvements in service levels by better aligning supply chain strategies. Supply chain network design is a powerful modeling approach proven to deliver significant reduction in supply chain costs and improvements in service levels by better aligning supply chain strategies. Read full article on http://www.industryweek.com/planning-amp-forecasting/how-reduce-costs-through-supply-chain-network-optimization

Dr. Thukral, it is indeed a comprehensive analysis presented in an apt format. Going through the Fishbone, I could not find any other plausible reason of not uploading a Profile Picture! Great Work Mam! Waiting for your Profile Pic!

Perceived value is certainly the main criterion that dictates purchases! From a producer's point of view, it is therefore essential to understand the value of his/ her offering. This can easily be done by using a technique like QFD that takes into account the competitor's offering!

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Lean Six Sigma Competence has now become mandatory for entry and promotions in most of the organizations. More than 50% of Fortune 500 companies are now using it. In organizations like Deutsche Bank, Six Sigma is now a core philosophy and a mandatory requirement for climbing the organizational ladder. The day is not far when Six Sigma competence may become more desirable than MBA itself.

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A short video describing the need for a lean supply chain and the first steps in getting started. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGpnoak63ak