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“95 Thesis” on Kaizen Events and TPS

The Lean Thinker

That actually isn’t a bad analogy as I was advocating a pretty dramatic shift in the role of the kaizen workshop leaders. Classes and Courses ? The vast majority of our teaching should be experiential, and based in real-world situations, solving actual problems vs. examples and contrived exercises. Teaching and Learning.

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Boeing: The Turning Point(s)

The Lean Thinker

Of course, a high stock price enriches those people who already own shares, and makes options and stock grants more valuable, but they didn’t get into that either. ” The result was a 32 hour course that ran two days, then a break, then two days the following week. Elimination of waste: Focus on adding value.

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KataCon4–Notes along the way: Part 2

The Lean Thinker

Of course, had we done this correctly we would have gone back in time to the previous KataCon, gotten the profiles from the attendees lists, interviewed people, and put together profiles for “typical” people who attend. For example, for an ideal retail experience, a mom with two kids in tow would be a different customer than a single guy.

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Embracing a Growth Mindset: The Key to Freight Agent Succes

Trinity Logistics

Examples of this can include access to industry research, subscriptions to relevant publications, or budgeting for educational conferences. Be the example and show them how you take on that initiative, and they will likely follow suit. Of course, there’s plenty of time to network included! It’s not just about pats on the back.

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5 Steps to Solve a Supply Chain Crisis

GlobalTranz

For example, if you operate in an area prone to bushfires, you need to consider how this will affect the roads and infrastructure. You can encourage adult training by offering free workshops and classes for your management team, or offer reimbursement for supply chain management courses. Download white paper. Author Bio.

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How to Operate Your Distribution Truck Fleet at Less Cost

Logistics Bureau

If you can’t see any apparent opportunities, ask yourself if it’s possible to create some, for example, by splitting the workload into shifts , enabling your vehicles to operate around the clock and reducing the time they spend parked up. You could look for a training organisation that offers train-to-train courses.

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Supply Chain Education: Complementing Theory with Pragmatism

Logistics Bureau

Were you a shining example of practical management expertise? Courses Endorsed By Industry Associations. CILTA -recognised courses for example, can range from short, one to two day supply chain education workshops all the way through to programs of a year or more in duration. Delegate “Safe” Projects to Work On.