When "just in time" just isn't enough
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American Standard Inc uses a 'demand-flow manufacturing' process to control manufacturing and inventory. Demand-flow manufacturing is more than a 'just in time' inventory system. Demand-flow manufacturing is a Total Quality Management strategy that shortens cycle time and improves quality and efficiency.
Publication Name: Nation's Business
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0028-047X
Year: 1992
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Smiling for the camera
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MVP is succeeding in the very competitive market of selling videocassettes. 'Babymugs,' a video showing the faces of dozens of smiling babies, has been MVP's breadwinner and has sold over a quarter of a million copies. CEO Philip T. Knowles believes that winning retail shelf space is crucial.
Publication Name: Nation's Business
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0028-047X
Year: 1996
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Transforming grief into triumph
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Joann R. Schulz temporarily took over intraocular lens manufacturing firm DGR Inc. after her husband died. Schulz's method of solving the firm's manufacturing and financing problems are discussed.
Publication Name: Nation's Business
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0028-047X
Year: 1991
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