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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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State Civil Supplies: Value People, Value Their Money
Rohit Kapoor; Ayushi Agrawal; Soumyajyoti DattaCase IVEY-9B17D014-EService and Operations Management, StrategyIn November 2014, a senior administrative service officer at Madhya Pradesh State Civil Supplies Corporation Limited was faced with the problem of determining how to best allocate food grain according to location demands. She needed to choose the best delivery routes and provide a cost-effective means of meeting demands for food grain from fair-price shops. How should she approach this problem? How should she manage any changes that she makes in ...Starting at €8.20
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State Civil Supplies: Value People, Value Their Money - Teaching Note
Rohit Kapoor; Ayushi Agrawal; Soumyajyoti DattaTeaching Note IVEY-8B17D014-EService and Operations ManagementTeaching note for product 9B17D014.Starting at €0.00
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Gati: Achieving Quality Excellence in Shipment Delivery - Teaching Note
Soumyajyoti Datta; Rohit KapoorTeaching Note IVEY-8B19D016-EService and Operations ManagementTeaching note for product 9B19D016.Starting at €0.00