The role of back-and-forth negotiations in global business has become more vital than ever, courtesy of the booming economy in China and the ever-growing influence she has on international consumers.
ISO 22000 will soon become synonymous with food safety. This ISO standard translates “food safety management” into a continuously improving process, designed to prevent or eliminate food safety hazards or, if they can’t be completely eliminated, at least bring them within acceptable levels. Continue reading Why ISO 22000?→
Lean Japan Tours, or lean trips to Japan, are becoming more popular. Does going to the gemba today mean going to Japan? Some have mixed feelings. Mark Graban, in his lean blog questions if it’s necessary to travel all that distance, the expense, and time. I have not gone on any of these trips and cannot recommend any of them. So what does it mean to go to Japan to see lean? Continue reading Are Lean Japan Tours Worth It?→