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When you're looking for ways to improve a process, the boardroom may not be the best place to begin. It's easy to overlook some important detail when you're considering a process in an abstract way. Toyota realized this and incorporated the Gemba Walk into its Lean and Six Sigma philosophies. This powerful practice takes you to where the work actually happens.
Business process transformation uses new technology to fundamentally change how work gets done. Learn about essential tools for project management, process automation, and accounting, plus how Ford reduced their accounts payable department by 75 percent through digital transformation.
Whatever your organization does, business processes can always be more efficient. Discover eight practical business process improvement ideas covering software adoption, process automation, analysis techniques, and problem-solving methodologies you can implement immediately.
The Eight Disciplines methodology provides a straightforward, team-based template for solving product and process-related problems. Learn how to identify root causes, implement effective corrections, and prevent problem recurrence using this proven Ford Motor Company framework that targets three basic aims: identify, correct, and prevent.
Improving business processes increases efficiency and productivity across your entire organization by eliminating waste and reducing costs. Learn four practical approaches including process documentation and standardization, streamlining workflows, automation tools, and strategic outsourcing to transform how your company operates and delivers value to customers.
The PDCA cycle, also known as the Deming cycle, is an essential technique for continuous process improvement. Learn how to use the Plan-Do-Check-Act framework to identify problems, implement solutions, and achieve ongoing efficiency gains in your business processes.