Research & publications

Focused Lean Six Sigma
Tying Lean Six Sigma initiatives to the broader strategic goals of your company can ensure longer-lasting success.
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Make vs. Buy Revisited
To answer this classic manufacturing question best, companies must account for long-term strategy.
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Becoming a "Multi-Global" Company
Success in booming emerging markets requires companies to meet customers' needs as well as local competitors.
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Total Cost Optimization
Reducing total delivered costs through improved production and distribution planning.
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Turning the Periscope on Manufacturing
A new approach to manufacturing helps companies improve their competitive position and drive revenue growth.
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Manufacturers: Develop a Private Equity Mindset
Manufacturers should stop pouring money into improving their long-term capabilities. Instead, think like PE firms and focus on cash flow.
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A Lean Approach to Change Management
Companies have long applied lean management techniques to manufacturing and operations. Why not apply them to managing change?
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