Navigating organizational waters with hoshin planning
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Hoshin management is a technique that links daily business activities with strategic objectives. It consists of a few simple steps, including analysis of changes in the external environment, selection of vital few priorities and creation of an integrated plan of attack. The technique also requires plan execution and regular progress review. It operates under the principles of focus, alignment and frequent review.
Publication Name: National Productivity Review
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0277-8556
Year: 1996
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A strategic approach to professional supplier management
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Strategic supplier management plays a crucial role in generating company value. However, there is a basic difference between supplier strategies for individual companies and for the entire supply base. Several types of supplier strategies are explained and suggestions on how they can be created and implemented are discussed.
Publication Name: National Productivity Review
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0277-8556
Year: 2000
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The monthly review: commonsense methods for rapid reliable results
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Research into the most common causes of failed business targets is presented. Suggestions on how to overcome them are included.
Publication Name: National Productivity Review
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0277-8556
Year: 2000
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