The Higher the Quality, the <em>Lower</em> the Cost
Historically, conventional wisdom among business managers was that the higher the quality, the higher the cost. This perception still holds true today among a few business managers.
Historically, conventional wisdom among business managers was that the higher the quality, the higher the cost. This perception still holds true today among a few business managers.
In most healthcare settings, workers attend weekly, monthly, or quarterly meetings where performances are reported, analyzed, and compared to goals in an effort to identify trends.
Experienced leaders know that failure is not necessarily a negative and can lead to both individual and organizational learning.
In just five short months, two Boeing 737 Max 8 airliners crashed, killing a total of 346 passengers and crew members.
Within maintenance management, the term MTBF (mean time between failures) is the most important key performance indicator after physical availability.
The term “set up to succeed” means people have been given most of what they need to do their job well.
Robots have been a part of industry longer than you might think. The patent for the first industrial robot, Unimate, was granted in 1961.
Many people work on their goals by engaging in positive actions—hitting the gym, planning a trip, or taking guitar lessons. But they may be overlooking one of the most important tools for effecting change: the power of thought.
Last year I had a short stay at one of Boston’s best hospitals. Although I will be forever grateful for the excellent treatment I received while in their care, I wondered about a few systems that sat directly in front of my bed. So, I took a picture to share later.
In 2013, thousands of consumers in the United Kingdom (UK) and Ireland bought, prepared—and ate—beef lasagna, hamburgers, and frozen dinners. What they didn’t know is what they were actually putting in their mouths.
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