Back to "Search By Author" Comparing lean and agile logistics strategies: a case study Ruth Banomyong* & Nucharee Supatn Thammasat Business School Thammasat University BANGKOK 10200, THAILAND Abstract The purpose of this paper is to compare the effect of lean and agile strategies on the manufacturing process of an aquarium manufacturer. Numerous studies has demonstrated the benefits of lean and agile strategies in enhancing the competitiveness of firms but none has really discussed or compared
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activities, assist in liquidity risk management analytics and actively participate in Treasury projects. The incumbent will be liaising with Treasury Capital Project Management, Corporate Actuarial, Corporate and Investment Controllers, Derivatives Middle Office, Asset Liability Management, Variable Annuity Hedging, Treasury Operations, Corporate Tax, Corporate Law, Investments and Audit. Responsibilities: • Responsible for data gathering, data mining to support liquidity risk management analytics
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Organizational Approaches to Change The ability to change and adapt is extremely important for any organization to reach its full potential. Influencing people to change is more dependent on showing them a truth that influences their feelings, rather than shifting their thinking (Kotter & Cohen, 2002, p. 1). If leaders can change the behavior of members of an organization, the successful large-scale change they are seeking will more likely be realized. According to Kotter and Cohen, in order
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organisation’s current state to understand how the current policies, practices and operations deliver against the organisation’s strategic goals. Review the organisation’s performance against objectives with regards to its: a. people b. processes c. technology d. structure. 5. Monitor external
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prostitutes and others who are involved in different kinds of undesirable practices and vicious acts. Such portrayals could be contributory to politics often being described as ‘a dirty game’ with the grassroots increasingly having apathy to political processes and creating the divide of ‘them’ and ‘us’; where ‘them’is the political class and ‘us’ being the grassroots. Key Words: Grassroots, Home Video, Political Process I. Introduction The home video is a narrowcast medium through which a desired audience
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within these knowledge systems. It involves systematically & actively managing and leveraging stores of knowledge in an organization. To do this, an organization needs to put in place; * Knowledge Work Systems (KWS) – to create knowledge * Office Automation Systems (OAS) – to distribute knowledge * Group Collaboration Systems (GCS) – to share knowledge * Artificial Intelligence Applications (AI) – to capture and codify knowledge Knowledge work systems (KWS) Knowledge work systems
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attitude and action. I continue to demonstrates my commitment to the patients by putting them first. I feel that I addresses all aspect of the patient's encounter with the office to include the patients physical comfort, as well as their emotional needs. I strive to exceed the patients and families expectation of the office by treating the patient as a person. I strive to make the patient feel that I am someone they can trust and depend on. I have a positive attitude and share that happiness with
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of ensuring that every computer has the same operating system or purchasing hardware in bulk so that every PC in your office is the same make or model. Standardization often goes hand in hand with centralization, the process of giving your IT department more control over purchases of hardware and software, and more control over what staff members are allowed to do with their office computers. While imposing equipment standards can help you streamline your IT infrastructure, simplify decision
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Operations Management December 3, 2015 Cintas Implementing Lean Cintas leads the industry in supplying corporate identity uniform programs, providing entrance and logo mats, restroom supplies, promotional products, first aid, safety, fire protection products and services, and industrial carpet and tile cleaning. They operate more than 400 facilities in North America, which includes six manufacturing plants and six distribution centers. For years, they have worked to earn the trust of their employees
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My internship was completed with the County of San Bernardino Transitional Assistance Department (TAD). My position mainly revolved around assisting qualifying San Bernardino residence in obtaining financial, medical, and nutritional resource they need to become or to regain self sufficiency in providing for themselves and their family. Since this is my second quarter interning, I was tasked with more responsibilities which included more interaction with clients in the form of interviews in order
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