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  • Achieving Lean Success: A People-Centric Approach in Manufacturing

    In manufacturing, achieving operational excellence isn’t just about investing in machinery or fine-tuning processes—it’s about empowering the people behind the production lines. By fostering a culture of empowerment, collaboration, and continuous improvement, manufacturers can boost efficiency, quality, and workplace morale. Here’s how focusing on people drives operational excellence. 1. Building a Strong Shop-Floor Culture A…

  • Malaysia – KOF Globalization Index Top 28

    (From ChatGPT) The globalization index is a measure used to assess the extent and impact of globalization on various countries. There are different methodologies and frameworks used to calculate this index, with some of the most recognized being the KOF Globalization Index, the DHL Global Connectedness Index, and the Ernst & Young (EY) Globalization Index.…

  • Navigating your PhD Journey: Comprehensive Preparation for Success

    Embarking on a PhD journey is a transformative venture that requires thorough self preparation and designing a clear roadmap. To ensure a successful and fulfilling academic expedition, these are several elements that demand attention and thoughtful preparation. 1. Research Focus and Interests:Before commencing a PhD, determine your research interests with precision. You need to identify…

  • Just in Time Learning and Knowledge Building for Operation and Production Managers

    In this times of digitalization and uncertain economic conditions you must select and choose what you want to learn and become skilled at . For those in Operations Management, you may follow this steps. First you must know what does the company produces or what kind of services does the company provides. You must know…

  • Building Quality System in Automobile Manufacturing

    This are ideas to set up a Quality System for Automotive Manufacturing and related to automotive components. It assumes the company produces internally produced components and externally sourced materials, consumables, sub-assemblies and other accessories including packaging materials. There are functions related to PURCHASING , PRODUCTION, QUALITY CONTROL, MAINTENANCE, SALES AND DELIVERY. Product Design is not…

  • Lean Management for Universities

    Lean management, often referred to simply as “Lean,” is a management philosophy and set of practices that originated from the manufacturing sector, particularly Toyota Production System (TPS), but has since been applied to various industries and business processes. The primary goal of Lean management is to maximize value while minimizing waste. Key principles and concepts…

  • Global Strategies for Borneo Apong Golden Syrup (SEM FALL2023 VERSION)

    PLEASE READ CAREFULLY ALL THESE ITEMS BEFORE YOU EMBARK ON THE ASSIGNMENT You are required to develop strategies for selling Gula Apong Golden Syrup (Similar to Maple Syrup) to the decided Global market. Gula Apong falls in the family of Jaggery. (basic information can be found here) These are some writeups providing basic information about…

  • Spring in Japan

    One of most beautiful feature during Spring in Japan is the Cherry Blossoms. Me and my wife had the opportunity to be in Tokyo in this 2023 season. This Sakura is the biggest celebration post-covid as the tourists were not around in 2020 until 2022. Japan opened up in October 2022, and we came earlier…

  • The Road to No Where for Malaysia – Post GE15

    We tried to put our faith on the new direction and vision of the country, but it seems that the elected parliamentarians that we gave our cross (pangkah) and support promising not to work with the criminals are at it again. They are now grouping again to be in power, both the incumbent and the…

  • Pantai Penarik Terengganu

    Pantai Penarik menyediakan pemandangan pantai yang sangat indah. Ia terletak arah utara dari Kuala Terengganu.