The future of work should not be dictated by outdated norms but should be shaped by a commitment to innovation and responsiveness. Photo by Cristian Tarzi on Unsplash
In the evolving landscape of work, the push for federal employees to return to office spaces has sparked a com
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As the modern work environment continues its march toward remote settings, managers are increasingly turning to agile metrics to keep their teams trackable and transparent. But what’s all the fuss about? Why are these tools not just beneficial but essential?
One hundred years ago this month, Walter Shewhart wrote a memo that contained the first process behavior chart. In recognition of this centennial, this column reviews four different applications of the techniques that grew out of that memo.
With newer technology and more individualized and nuanced data, researchers can develop models with better routing options. But they also need to balance the computational cost of running them. Credit: Tima Miroshnichenko/Pexels
Across the country, hundreds of thousands of drivers deliver packages and parcels to customers and companies each day, with many click-to-door times averaging only a few days.
Deming Prize recipient Ryuji Fukuda introduced a document to my company in 1989 referred to as the “X-Type Matrix for Objective Management.” Relatively unknown at the time, it’s since become a popular format for strategy deployment.
How often do your team members stop what they’re working on to help a customer?
I’m fortunate enough to travel to some great places to serve my clients. During those travels, I can’t help but have many customer service interactions from which to draw lessons.
In today’s marketplace, where products and services proliferate and competition intensifies, businesses are realizing that they must offer more than just commodities to thrive.
A recent report showed that 59% of managers said they had received no training on how to be a manager before becoming one.
The PMA process is lengthy and requires extensive scientific review of your device and the clinical evidence regarding its safety and effectiveness. Photo by César Badilla Miranda on Unsplash.
In the United States, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is the federal agency tasked with regulating the medical device market and ensuring the safety and effectiveness of all devices for patients.
An analysis of U.S.
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