All articles tagged: lean manufacturing

Managers of startup companies should carefully balance their goals of expansion against the reality of cutbacks and downsizing.

Product returns are typically seen as a necessary headache and a cost drain. But companies can use their return policies to enhance customer loyalty and increase profits.

Online consumer reviews of new products are more than just word of mouth — they also can provide companies with early (and free) advice on how to improve products.

The streamlining of corporate operations is usually executive-led, but engaging frontline employees is crucial to genuine reform.