Posts by Beneva Group
Applying Lean Six Sigma Methods to Litigation Practice
A growing number of law departments and law firms are exploring Lean Six Sigma and similar methodologies to continuously improve the way they deliver legal services. By tailoring these techniques to litigation processes, legal teams can reduce costs, increase efficiency and better align their workflows with client priorities This article provides a thorough investigation into…
Read MoreWhatever happened to Six Sigma?
GE adopted Six Sigma from Motorola in 1995, and under Jack Welch it became corporate religion. But as GE began a long, slow decline, so did the popularity of Six Sigma. Once synonymous with management excellence, GE’s reputation in the business world plummeted in concert with its share price. As GE’s fortunes diminished, so has…
Read MoreQuality Standards – Simple but not Easy
There are tens of thousands of books regarding management, leadership, and culture. They all boil down to a list of base principles that are key to running a sound business. Simple to understand, very hard to execute. We should beware to confuse simple with easy. In fact, most of the behaviors that make us healthy…
Read MoreLean Leadership: Understanding the Why and How of Standard Work
Once standard work is approved, it is the only right way the process should be operated, until… Question: We are trying to create some standard work around several processes in our plant. Who should “own” this—the operators who run the process or an engineer? I’m not sure I can get everyone to agree there is the…
Read MoreCustomer Journey Maps: The North Star to Digital Transformation
Diving right into digital transformation can tempt any leader, but a lack of architecture might mean failure. Here’s the most important step to take before starting out. Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Sometimes, blazing your own trail is the easiest way to get lost — just ask Shyp. Though the startup aimed to…
Read MoreDoes Your Business Need a Digital Transformation?
From healthcare to military, Maurice Freedman is turning his clients into digital transformation evangelists by building cultures that commercialize innovation. For several years, digital innovator Maurice Freedman and his team had been developing a practice to help companies find an efficient way to transform their business, building a proven model for commercializing innovation. Here, Freedman breaks…
Read More5 Tips for Managing the Digital Workforce of Your Startup
To get and keep the best employees, you have to change with the times. Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Just when you think you’ve got a grip on today’s tech evolution, you look up to find the modern-day workforce — including the most effective ways of leading it — has changed as well.…
Read MoreDigital Transformation Has the Big Guys Nervous About the Little Guys
Innovating quickly during a digital transformation is essential for businesses to stay alive in the face of competition. Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. With a digital revolution afoot, remaining agile is of the utmost concern for every company. The competition is fierce, and many leaders are nervous with new startups born each…
Read MoreHow to Figure Out Your Best Manufacturing Solution
March 28, 2016 4 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. “Do you know a place to get this made?” That’s a question I hear a lot from entrepreneurs looking for a manufacturing solution. It’s actually a very complex question. Hardware manufacturing ranges from designers making 10 products by hand to companies…
Read MoreManufacturer Thinks ‘Lean’ to Cut Waste, Boost Efficiency
Kelly K. Spors November 11, 2013 4 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. In this ongoing series, The Fix, we look to problems faced by real companies and how they solved them. The Challenge: Manufacturing errors and delays were racking up at NextDayFlyers.com–and founder and chief executive David Handmaker was frustrated. The Rancho Dominguez, Calif. custom printing…
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