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Continue reading →: Rethinking Processes Before Automating: A Lesson from Aluminum Profile Management
Business Process Reengineering (BPR) reminds us of a simple truth: If you automate a bad process, you just get a faster bad process. Michael Hammer, in his landmark book Reengineering the Corporation, pushed companies to fundamentally rethink how work gets done instead of just layering technology on top of existing…
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Continue reading →: Improvement is Not Cost-Cutting — It’s Value-Creating
Last week, I had my first meeting with my outplacement advisor — such a genuinely nice person Morten Schebye . When I introduced myself and said, “I’m a Lean Six Sigma expert,” he smiled and replied: “Ah yes… Lean. I don’t like it. From what I’ve seen, it’s just a…
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Continue reading →: Navigating Change Management in a Disruptive Era: Lessons from Bayer’s Transformation
In today’s fast-evolving business environment, change is not just inevitable; it’s a necessity. Disruptive technologies have redefined entire industries, compelling organizations to adapt or risk irrelevance. However, change is no simple task. According to McKinsey research, two out of three change initiatives fail, with organizational culture being the most significant…
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Continue reading →: Parking Dilemma: Cultural Perspectives on Rules and Diversity
Hello, readers! Today, I want to share an experience that got me thinking about the impact of cultural differences on our everyday interactions. It all started one day when I arrived at our new office area and noticed the installation of new EV chargers. Little did I know, this observation…
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Continue reading →: Integrating ISO 9001 with Systematic Approaches and Production Systems:
Insights from My JourneyHello, readers! Today, we delve into the intersection of ISO 9001 quality management system, systematic approaches, production systems, and problem-solving methodologies. Join me as we explore how these elements converge to drive excellence in industrial engineering and management consulting. ISO 9001: Setting the Standard. My journey with…
