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Can Lean Manufacturing Put an End to Sweatshops?

Harvard Business Review

Traditional mass manufacturing is based on principles of “Scientific Management” that date back to the 19th century. However, until recently there was little evidence on this question in the countries that dominate global markets in low-cost manufacturing. Workers specialize in simple, highly routinized operations.

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Five Good Reasons to Champion Auto-Analytics in Your Organization

Harvard Business Review

Nike believes so strongly in the growth and profitability of the "auto-analytic" market that it it's about to launch a " FuelBand " that measures oxygen consumption, motion, steps taken per day, and more. Management science has its roots in experimentation and productivity improvement. trillion healthcare market or the $10.5