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Kaizen in Translation: Suggestion Systems Across Cultures
Weiss, Elliott N.; Stevenson, DonaldTechnical Note DARDEN-OM-1544-EService and Operations ManagementThough the world has recently been described as "flat," we contend that it is also "lumpy." Some managerial practices may be universal (i.e., applicable across all cultures), while others may have to be customized for location. In this technical note, we discuss the application of kaizen principles across cultures. When managers analyze kaizen with cultural values in mind, they may find the key to its practical success, and where relevant values ...Starting at €8.20
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Lean as a Universal Model of Excellence: It Is Not Just a Manufacturing Tool!
Weiss, Elliott N.; Stevenson, Donald; English, AustinTechnical Note DARDEN-OM-1562-EService and Operations ManagementThis is a technical note that describes the history of Lean and explains why it is not just a manufacturing tool. It is used in Darden’s "Management of Service Operations" course elective.Starting at €8.20
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Defining Problems and Opportunities in New Product Development (Part 1)
Hutchison-Krupat, Jeremy; Chao, Raul O.; Stevenson, DonaldTechnical Note DARDEN-OM-1579-EService and Operations ManagementDeveloping new products and services is an iterative process that involves (1) identifying a problem or opportunity that needs to be addressed, (2) generating concepts or solutions that address the problem, and (3) conducting experiments and tests to learn about the success or failure of those concepts. This note describes the first of these activities.Starting at €8.20
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Marks & Spencer y Zara: competencia de procesos en el sector textil
Piche, M.; Van der Heyden, LudoCase INSEAD-4974SPService and Operations ManagementEl caso fue redactado para mostrar la importancia del diseño de los procesos de negocio como base para la competencia en el sector textil. El caso muestra los magníficos resultados de Zara, el nuevo actor de la moda en España, que ha innovado de tal forma el diseño de procesos que llega a exponer nuevas colecciones en sus tiendas en un tiempo máximo de 5 a 7 días. El enfoque tradicional en la distribución textil está representado por Marks & Spen...Starting at €8.20
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Marks & Spencer and Zara: Process Competition in the Textile Apparel Industry - Teaching Note
Healy, Paul; Piche, M.; Van der Heyden, LudoTeaching Note INSEAD-4974TN-EService and Operations ManagementTeaching note prepared as an aid for instructors to teach caseStarting at €0.00