Operational Effectiveness and Efficiency via Lean Thinking Robert Moyler California Miramar University December 18, 2013 Abstract The purpose of this study is to explore the lean thinking system across operational processes of organizations. This paper hopes to examine lean thinking methods and some alternative approaches to discovering the most effective process and best practices for efficiency across multiple layers of any organization as it transforms raw materials into a finished product
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of policies. According to Milakovich and Gordon, competitive political forces constantly push elected representatives to focus on immediate political decisions, rather than on long term professional-administrative values such as efficient use of resources and increased productivity (p.431). During President Bush’ election he used certain failures of the past administration to enhance his win to presidency as the public trust in the government was at a low. The use of performance data to make budgetary
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the growth and success of any organization who wants to attain profitability an Trd retain a strong competitive stance. An organization's employees is one of the most valuable resources of an organization. The effectiveness of an organization’s performance is determined by the competency, knowledge and skill level of its employees and is vital for any aspirations to progress. Training and development enhances the performance of employees, ergo the organization. Thats why both training and
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HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT: A TOOL FOR ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS AND EFFICIENCY AN ARTICLE TO BE PUBLISHED IN THE ISA KAITA MULTIDISCIPLINARY JOURNAL OF EDUCATION. ISA KAITA COLLEGE OF EDUCATION DUTSIN-MA. P.M.B 5007, DUTSIN-MA, KATSINA STATE BY LAWAL AMINU BALA MANE PHONE: 08065883870, 08153655522 Email: laminubala@yahoo.com HND ACCT. (H.U.K POLY KAT.) ADVANCED DIPLOMA GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING (NTI KAD.) MEMBER ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIAN EDUCATORS (MANE) ADDRESS: C/O DEPARTMENT
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1. Is activity-based costing (ABC) enough by itself to improve efficiency? Can cost managers ensure that an organization will meet its efficiency goals merely by measuring costs more accurately by using ABC? 2. Does the cost manager’s responsibility end with making recommendations for improvements? Are the numbers generated by ABC, by themselves, enough to guide managers to correct decisions regarding resource use? 3. How does one know that activity-based methods
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computing for We Are Big Incorporated. First, I want to define what is Green Computing: Environmental responsibility and sustainability in computing and/or IT systems, including overall energy efficiencies, responsible disposal of electronic waste and recycling programs, telecommuting, virtualization of server resources, thin client solutions, using open source software, and the development of new software to address green computing. In an article Harnessing Green IT: Principles and Practices, by San Murugesan
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Products is the second largest private label pet food manufacturing organization in Canada located in Elmira, Ontario. Elmira pet products with over 35 years manufacturing experience, carries a mission statement of “Connecting Innovation, Quality and Value with Pet Food”. EPP has a great focus on innovation, knowledge creation and knowledge sharing Knowledge Management at Elmira Pet Products The organization view at EPP is more resource based than knowledge based. Most of the organizational learning
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innovative health organization, we will become the national leader in improving the health of our communities and each person we serve. We will be the most trusted health partner for life (St. Mary's Health Care System, 2015). The agreement includes St. Mary’s Hospital in Athens and St. Mary’s Good Samaritan Hospital in Greensboro. “By affiliating with Stratus Healthcare, St. Mary’s will be able to work closely with other member hospitals and physicians in central and South Georgia to improve the health
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Operations Management MGT 203 MANAGING EFFICIENCY AND PRODUCTIVITY Week 11 Dr Pieris Chourides Productivity • A measure of performance. • Broadly a ratio of output to input, i.e. comparing amount produced (output) with resources used (input) • Materials, machinery, labour, capital, energy --- a combination • What improvements have there been over the last 50 years in – construction productivity – payroll processing – Car servicing – banking • How do we evaluate productivity
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is central to the success of an organization. Knowledge Management (KM) is a newly developed business term. Thanks to the booming of information technology (especially the internet) from the 1990s, people could get information and knowledge much easier than before. As the integration of individuals, organizations need to process and manage even more information and knowledge. Therefore, the art of knowledge management becomes very crucial for modern organizations. Before talking about the term
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