

Whilst few within supply chain would argue against the concept and its potential benefits, there are barriers. Research carried out across leading manufacturing companies within the U.S.A showed that whilst 90% considered themselves as lean, only 20% extended deployment beyond the shop floor. Within the supply chain the main barriers were identified as: Perception that…

What is it about unfairness? Whether it’s not being invited to a friend’s wedding or getting penalized for bad luck or an honest mistake, unfairness often makes us so upset that we can’t think straight. And it’s not just a personal issue — it’s also bad for business, says Marco Alverà. He explains how his…

Supply Lines is a daily newsletter that tracks Covid-19’s impact on trade. Sign up here, and subscribe to our Covid-19 podcast for the latest news and analysis on the pandemic. Citigroup, New York Fed economists zoom in on supply headwinds Gauges should help economists better measure speed of recovery Global supply chains are nearing a…

Recent trends in health care costs, health care coverage, and household income have contributed to growing disparities between different income groups in the United States. This article reveals how US workers have come to expect employers to pay for some part of employee health insurance; many consider this an important part of overall compensation. However,…

An important aspect of total quality is the identification and control of all the sources of variation so that processes produce essentially the same result again and again. At a glance, a histogram is a tool that allows you to understand a variation that exists in a process. Although the histogram is essentially a bar…

Fighter pilots, Grunt and Boom, kick it around with PLinc and OpEx Society’s Founder, Joe “JP” Paris and discuss Operational Excellence, Temper Tantrums, Professional Reading and Flowing Robes. This is the INTERNET VERSION of the show, uncut/unedited and with lots of YUKS and CHUCKLES. Click here to listen.