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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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Concentrix Corporation: Analytics to Audit Claims in Customer Management Services - Teaching Note
Shylu John; Pradeep Kartha; Raghavendra Graghu; Bhavin J. ShahTeaching Note IVEY-8B21D012-EInformation Technologies, Service and Operations ManagementTeaching note for product 9B21D012.Starting at €0.00
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Concentrix Corporation: Analytics to Audit Claims in Customer Management Services
Shylu John; Pradeep Kartha; Raghavendra Graghu; Bhavin J. ShahCase IVEY-9B21D012-EInformation Technologies, Service and Operations ManagementConcentrix Corporation (CNX), a technology enabled global business services organization, supported a transport solutions company with its customer management services. In June 2019, CNX’s global customer services operation manager carried out an assessment and found irregularities in the credit claim process for CNX’s client. The manager needed to reduce the number of irregularities so that CNX’s agents did not create a negative experience for t...Starting at €8.20