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In this IMT, we look at some of the policies, processes and practices that are keeping industry leaders ahead of the curve. Plus, we speak with a lean pro in our Expert’s Corner and, in commemoration of our 10-year anniversary, look at how industry has changed over the past decade. |
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Rules to Work By: A Culture of Compliance
November 10, 2009
  Rules and guidelines may not be enough to instill a sense of regulatory duty in every employee. Building a culture of compliance better ensures that workers at every level will abide by ethical standards and hold themselves and each other accountable. Corporate compliance means not only following a set of external requirements, but also adhering to a company's internal rules, expectations, policies and best practices....Continue Reading |
 By Ilya Leybovich
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Solutions, Not Excuses. Quality Work Holding Since 1933 Riten is the world's largest manufacturer of Live and Dead Centers and Face Drivers. No other company can match our experience and engineering skill with the industry's broadest line of standard products, and custom designs to meet unique needs. |
|  | The Quality Imperative
Product safety and quality in manufacturing have come under increased scrutiny in recent years. Organizations that skimp on quality control programs designed to maintain product and service standards are taking an unnecessary (and potentially costly) risk. ...Continue Reading
By Ilya Leybovich
| Technology's Role in Lean Today
Early adopters of lean methodologies were satisfied with simple, manual solutions and the flexibility they provided. Today, technological advances and external pressures are making technology less likely to go head-to-head with lean. ...Continue Reading
By David R. Butcher
| Steps Toward a More Integrated Supply Chain
In many respects, the practice of supply chain management has made great progress in recent years. However, few companies have yet to reach high levels of integration between planning and execution, according to a recent report. ...Continue Reading
By David R. Butcher
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Policies & Practices
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Then and Now: 1999 and 2009
IMT is celebrating its 10th anniversary. In commemoration of our first decade down, we look back at where industry was 10 years ago versus where it is today — by the numbers. ...Continue Reading
Building a Better Sales Team
Even before the downturn, a shifting business landscape made competitive sales teams a driving factor behind success. An increasingly shrinking customer base in today's cautious buying environment makes it even more critical for an organization to have an effective sales team. ...Continue Reading
What Countries Offer the Most Paid Time Off?
Most of us wish we had more paid time off afforded us each year. Here we explore the number of vacation days that employees in different countries are entitled to, and how their holiday allowances measure up. ...Continue Reading
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