Description
Book SynopsisThis book equips managers and professionals with effective management tools and strategies, as well as important concepts to help them combat current challenges and problems. It provides a holistic and practical approach to lean and quality management throughout the business value chain. The author describes comprehensively how management strategies and problem-solving tools enable companies to concentrate on value-adding activities and processes to achieve the competitive advantage. This allows managers to choose the proper tool and strategy for each situation and use it effectively.
A wealth of best practices, industry examples and case studies are also included.
Table of ContentsChapter 1. Business Transformation and Project Management. Chapter 2. Corporate Strategic Management.- Chapter 3. Cultural Change Concepts.- Chapter 4. Leadership, Empowerment and New Work Concepts. Chapter 5. Strategic Management Tools and Excellence Models.- Chapter 6. Seven Management Tools (M7).- Chapter 7. Statistical, Quality and Resource Management Tools.- Chapter 8. Problem-Solving, Process and Idea Creation Tools.- Chapter 9. Supply Management Tools.- Chapter 10. Management Objectives, KPI and OKR.- Chapter 11. Financial Management Tools.- Chapter 12. Supply Chain Management Tools.- Chapter 13. Virtual Management and Cyber Tools.- Chapter 14. Audits and Quality Management Systems (QMS). Lean Production Tools.- Chapter 16. Kaizen: Continuous Improvements in small Steps.- Chapter 17. Waste and Value-added Management Tools.
