David Key

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Is Lean Six Sigma a new career opportunity?

The major trends in Quality Management have shifted to Six Sigma and Lean methodologies to ensure greater efficiency in processes.…

David KeyMay 18, 2016

Commentary

Reverse logistics: supply chain optimisation

Wilson Lester, senior vice president of supply chain for Rite Aid and a veteran supply chain professional, believes that reverse…

David KeyNovember 27, 2015

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How much do your compliance audits really cost?

Everyone I speak to complains about the amount of time they spend on audits: whether preparing for them, conducting internal…

David KeyOctober 2, 2015

Commentary ISO:2015

New ISO. Are you ready for the big change?

Business has changed radically since the last major revision in 2000; technology has changed how we work, geographical boundaries are…

David KeySeptember 24, 2015

AS9100 Commentary

Uncertain about new ISO? You’re not alone

The updates in ISO 9001:2015 will bring a renewed emphasis on the process approach.... the best way to manage a…

David KeySeptember 16, 2015

Commentary

Complexity leads to failure

Gartner studied more than 50 projects that are on the public record as having experienced complete failure, have been seriously…

David KeyAugust 23, 2015

Commentary

Is Lean broken?

Recalls are becoming a serious issue for Toyota. Isn't it time for the inventor of Lean to acknowledge that Lean…

David KeyJuly 15, 2015

Commentary

Process improvement the McLaren way

"The Maidenhead team developed a seven-step process that began before the changeover, mirroring McLaren's cycle of simulation, pre-planning, debriefing and…

David KeyJuly 13, 2015

Commentary

Solving the productivity puzzle

This was the Evening Standard's view running up to last week's budget. How true this is and how critical to…

David KeyJuly 13, 2015

Is Lean Six Sigma a new career opportunity?

Reverse logistics: supply chain optimisation

How much do your compliance audits really cost?

New ISO. Are you ready for the big change?

Uncertain about new ISO? You’re not alone

Complexity leads to failure

Is Lean broken?

Process improvement the McLaren way

Solving the productivity puzzle

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