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Articles Tagged with ''continuous improvement''

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Jim's Gems

Keep Going

Jimmy L. Smith
June 28, 2022

Have you thought much about failure?


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Face of Quality

Coping with Dissatisfaction

A few principles about unhappy customers.
QM 0222 CLMN Face AUTHOR Jim Smith
Jim L. Smith
June 15, 2022

Dealing with customer complaints presents a “moment of truth” in which frontline employees have one chance to provide a lasting impression that your organization really cares about treating them fairly and with respect.


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Face of Quality

Quality Professionals Must Lead

Communicate the economic case for quality.
QM 0222 CLMN Face AUTHOR Jim Smith
Jim L. Smith
May 15, 2022

We should be more than adequately prepared to put forth an economic case for quality.


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Failure is a Myth

Don't let failure inihibity creativity.
QM 0222 CLMN Face AUTHOR Jim Smith
Jim L. Smith
April 15, 2022

In an age defined by technological innovations, creativity is prized more than ever. However, where does creativity originate? 


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Transformation: History Reveals That Modernaization Creates More Jobs Than it Elminates

QM 0222 CLMN Face AUTHOR Jim Smith
Jim L. Smith
March 15, 2022

There is a lot of attention given to the growth of automation, specifically to robotics and artificial intelligence (AI), and its potential impact on the economy and the work force, current and future.


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Rubber Manufacturer Sets Out to Build Culture of Continuous Improvement and Data-Driven Decision-Making

Championing process improvement and waste reduction efforts in the rubber manufacturing field.
February 14, 2022

A world leader in rubber compounding needed to meet increasing customer expectations and heightened sustainability recommendations while continuing to grow and improve their business.


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Face of Quality

Elusive Quality: Quality Doesn't Just Happen

QM 0222 CLMN Face AUTHOR Jim Smith
Jim L. Smith
February 8, 2022

What has happened to the quality professional? For some time, we have begun to talk and act more like part of the financial department rather than quality assurance.


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Column | Jim L. Smith

Face of Quality: KPI Fundamentals

Focusing on the right things is the key to success.
QM 0222 CLMN Face AUTHOR Jim Smith
Jim L. Smith
January 15, 2022

Peter Drucker, the famed author, educator, and management consultant, said “Efficiency is doing things right, effectiveness is doing the right things.” Whether individually or organizationally, the key to short and long-term success is to focus on the most important issues.


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Column | Jim L. Smith

Face of Quality: Leadership Traits

The key to successful leadership in today's environment is influence, not authority.
QM 0222 CLMN Face AUTHOR Jim Smith
Jim L. Smith
December 20, 2021
QM 1221 Management: Continuous Improvement Career
Management

A Career in Continuous Improvement

Making improvements helps businesses get better - and can make employees happier too.
Michelle Bangert
Michelle Bangert
December 13, 2021

Sometimes the smallest act of recognition can bring people to tears. Even a simple printout of someone’s idea can make him or her feel validated and seen.


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