By Mike Sondalini
The True Cost of Failure
(Above chart borrowed from Mike Sondalini's book 'Defect and Failure True Costing - 2006')
Abstract:
The Huge Instantaneous Impact on Your Business of Defect Cost and Failure Cost. When a failure incident occurs there is a consequential loss of profits and amassing of costs. The cost ...
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pharmaceutical supply chain management and RFID
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The US FDA has decided to implement the "Pedigree provisions" of the Prescription Drugs Marketing Act after December 2006, when the current stay on it expires. There is a lot of concern that many pharmaceutical supply chain participants, may not be able to meet this ...
Written by on June 4th, 2008
RFID technology may be hi-tech, but it is not rocket science. It does not take a PhD in Physics or Telecommunications to implement RFID technology applications to your own situation or business. All it takes is some knowledge about the RFID technology, to know precisely what it can do (strengths) ...
Written by on May 25th, 2008
Craft beads have been utilized for making jewelry and decorative pieces for centuries. In olden times stones, turtle shells and animal horns etc. were used for making decorative pieces. Now beads are made of semi-precious stones wood, glass and plastic. The possibilities with craft beads are unlimited.
Craft bead projects range ...
Written by on May 25th, 2008
You might be surprised to learn the results of a recent split test I designed to analyze a client's upsell capabilities. I know I was!
I've always lectured my clients on the importance of upselling, and, as a marketing student, I was indoctrinated with the common practice of gradually working new ...
Written by on May 25th, 2008
Usually when someone mentions onion lighting people will think of a much earlier time as lights such as these have been around for what seems like forever. Traditionally, they are globes for lighting that are blown into the shape of a ball, hence the name "onion." Today, these lights are ...
Written by on May 25th, 2008
If you are thinking about creative storage ideas it is best to think outside the box (excuse the pun). There are plenty of artistic ways to store items such as candles, shoes and magazines. All you need is a little know how, paint and some bits and pieces. So use ...
Written by on May 25th, 2008
There are several reasons to put up a sunroom structure. A neatly constructed sunroom expands the existing room spatially and lets in more amount of natural light into the enclosed place. You will be spared from the unbearable agony of sitting at home and exempt from enjoying the exciting view ...
Written by on May 25th, 2008
Creativity reigns in budget decorating, and there is no better place to showcase your creativity then repurposing old things. Just a couple of great ideas can make a room scream with style, and add loads of personality.
1. Crate It!
Use an old wooden crate once used for pop bottles or wine ...
Written by on May 25th, 2008
It’s so easy these days to simply grab a camera or cell phone and snap a picture of whatever catches your eye. You may have thousands of photos just lying around. And that doesn’t count all of your other artwork like paintings and prints. So what is a person to ...