Small Manufacturers - Business Exchange Most Active Articles 2010-03-20T11:17:15.992-04:00 Business Exchange Business_Exchange@businessweek.com urn:com:businessweek:bx:topic:most-active:small-manufacturers Hugh Simpson hsimpson321 Work in Process is Wasteful even in Sales and Marketing urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17971962009757041520-4f1e9116eecb1e481230b39ab75ff31e 2010-03-17T13:40:23.849-04:00 One of the tenants I am convinced of is that Work in Process is wasteful and unproductive. If you look at this from a Sales and Marketing Process it basically says that the more people you have in your sales and marketing funnel the more unproductive you are. One of the tenants I am convinced of is that Work in Process is wasteful and unproductive. If you look at this from a Sales and Marketing Process it basically says that the more people you have in your sales and marketing funnel the more unproductive you are. business901.com http://www.business901.com/blog1/work-in-process-is-wasteful-even-in-sales-and-marketing/ Joe Dager jdager118 0 0 0 0 Inspiring Corporate Entrepreneurship to Fuel Innovation urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14891453098993843725-65f110fd4ae3d68b640dde268fc7a303 2010-03-17T12:52:11.026-04:00 Look around your company. Are you surrounded by “entrepreneurs”? Is your team comprised of people who take ownership of any project or task that comes across their desk or inbox? Do they embrace challenges, possess the process, and take responsibility – for successes and failures alike? Look around your company. Are you surrounded by “entrepreneurs”? Is your team comprised of people who take ownership of any project or task that comes across their desk or inbox? Do they embrace challenges, possess the process, and take responsibility – for successes and failures alike? robertsrulesofinnovation.com http://www.robertsrulesofinnovation.com/blogs/inspire-initiate-blogs/inspiring-corporate-entrepreneurship-to-fuel-innovation.html#more-477 Robert Brands rbrands825 0 0 0 0 Utilizing the Theory of Constraints urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9639858004913082344-255790935a52c240e5a2ce5ebcf47069 2010-03-10T23:32:40.730-05:00 I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr Lisa Lang on the Business901 Podcast. She is considered the foremost expert in the world in applying Theory of Constraints to Marketing and currently the President of the Science of Business. She recently served as the Global Marketing Director for Dr Goldratt who is the father of Theory of Constraints and author of The Goal. This is a transcription of the 2-part podcast. I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr Lisa Lang on the Business901 Podcast. She is considered the foremost expert in the world in applying Theory of Constraints to Marketing and currently the President of the Science of Business. She recently served as the Global Marketing Director for Dr Goldratt who is the father of Theory of Constraints and author of The Goal. This is a transcription of the 2-part podcast. business901.com http://www.business901.com/blog1/utilizing-the-theory-of-constraints/# Joe Dager jdager118 2 2 0 0 Manufacturers Gain Confidence, Opening Way for Hiring urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8374700161442753920-cac709269fd369cb0e4f1d15f6768af4 2010-02-17T22:20:08.995-05:00 Manufacturers are seeing more signs that the U.S. economic recovery is on a solid footing, opening the way for new hiring as well as call-backs for factory workers laid off during the depths of the recession. Manufacturers are seeing more signs that the U.S. economic recovery is on a solid footing, opening the way for new hiring as well as call-backs for factory workers laid off during the depths of the recession. online.wsj.com http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704398804575071652158793106.html Thomas Huynh thuynh381 3 2 0 1 Why Results Require Rewards: Encouraging Action With Incentive urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1330953266577475072-64951a2cd1747385fb35aa68edd4796e 2010-02-08T19:16:30.436-05:00 What motivates your team to excel in innovation? The answer is Net Rewards for Net Results. What motivates your team to excel in innovation? The answer is Net Rewards for Net Results. robertsrulesofinnovation.com http://www.robertsrulesofinnovation.com/blogs/why-results-require-rewards-encouraging-action-with-incentive.html#more-391 Robert Brands rbrands825 1 1 0 0 Innovation: Validate Innovation? urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15397061004496609856-98c617583327ba5d1f31ddb07414f333 2010-02-08T12:21:41.842-05:00 Innovation is meaningless without attaching measurable goals to an initiative. Yet, many organizations fail to give meaning and measurability to their programs. Innovation is meaningless without attaching measurable goals to an initiative. Yet, many organizations fail to give meaning and measurability to their programs. robertsrulesofinnovation.com http://www.robertsrulesofinnovation.com/blogs/observe-and-measure-blogs/observe-measure-when-validating-innovation-%E2%80%98what%E2%80%99s-measured-is-treasured%E2%80%99.html#more-353 Robert Brands rbrands825 1 1 0 0 Google's corporate culture: Creative tension urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7139333706854180557-f02ec99d5133715d3a6910f71c6dd8b3 2009-09-21T21:33:24.199-04:00 Google's corporate culture Creative tension Sep 17th 2009 | MOUNTAIN VIEW From The Economist print edition The internet giant seeks new ways to foster innovation . companies are as creative as Google, which serves up... Google's corporate culture Creative tension Sep 17th 2009 | MOUNTAIN VIEW From The Economist print edition The internet giant seeks new ways to foster innovation . companies are as creative as Google, which serves up... economist.com http://www.economist.com/businessfinance/displaystory.cfm?story_id=14460051 Robert Brands rbrands825 109 106 0 3 Innovation Doesn't Have to Mean Higher R&D Spending; urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14064167916358524063-4db710d12117ff2f25f73ad36be3b670 2010-01-27T06:48:07.037-05:00 New Book, Simplifying Innovation, Shares Growth Strategies Using Existing Resources New Book, Simplifying Innovation, Shares Growth Strategies Using Existing Resources prweb.com http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/01/prweb3513964.htm Robert Brands rbrands825 3 2 0 1 Innovation and The evolution of Technology urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8411977337899568410-c40b7fb044e7f2b5a3fdc38e70dcd40d 2010-01-08T07:12:12.788-05:00 the value of innovation depends on harnessing the natural progression of shared knowledge. the value of innovation depends on harnessing the natural progression of shared knowledge. strategy-business.com http://www.strategy-business.com/article/00014?gko=e391e Robert Brands rbrands825 9 9 0 0 OBSERVE AND MEASURE | When Validating Innovation, ‘What’s Measured Is Treasured’ urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4309214895178561357-cc0282beb597e163349e91166332f6b0 2010-01-25T12:49:16.745-05:00 What gets measured gets done, in Robert’s Rules of Innovation OBSERVE AND MEASURE. Observation, measurement and tracking of new product development results are essential to optimal ROI. When creating innovation, it is vital to set metric goals and... What gets measured gets done, in Robert’s Rules of Innovation OBSERVE AND MEASURE. Observation, measurement and tracking of new product development results are essential to optimal ROI. When creating innovation, it is vital to set metric goals and... robertsrulesofinnovation.com http://www.robertsrulesofinnovation.com/observe-measure Robert Brands rbrands825 1 1 0 0 The Ultimate NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION For Business Leaders: ADOPT SUSTAINABLE INNOVATION MEASURES urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:997895402960167758-25b290114daed5c96c3eeb95ce392db5 2009-12-30T11:29:08.680-05:00 The authors assert that accelerated innovation is a key to maintaining corporate health into the new year and beyond, as well as helping secure the U.S.’s place in the global economic order. The authors assert that accelerated innovation is a key to maintaining corporate health into the new year and beyond, as well as helping secure the U.S.’s place in the global economic order. innovationcoach.com http://www.innovationcoach.com/about/news/the-ultimate-new-years-resolution/ Robert Brands rbrands825 7 5 0 2 Value Creation: The Ultimate Goal of Innovation urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5692949290700890683-9bc6189054825bc2518c7283067be867 2010-01-19T18:02:58.740-05:00 Simply put: Innovation done well drives value creation – for the organization, its customers, its internal stakeholders and its external shareholders. Simply put: Innovation done well drives value creation – for the organization, its customers, its internal stakeholders and its external shareholders. robertsrulesofinnovation.com http://www.robertsrulesofinnovation.com/value-creation Robert Brands rbrands825 2 2 0 0 ‘Is This Yours?’ In The Innovation Process, The Answer Defines Ownership urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16898838524859893425-b88c751e1467e1a3c57c5cedf0d64c8b 2010-01-17T10:44:47.948-05:00 If someone asked members of your Innovation Team about “ownership” of a current initiative, would individuals reply, “Yes”? Or would the people involved point to the team leader, the CEO or someone else – someone other than themselves? Would they reply, “No, that’s his”? If someone asked members of your Innovation Team about “ownership” of a current initiative, would individuals reply, “Yes”? Or would the people involved point to the team leader, the CEO or someone else – someone other than themselves? Would they reply, “No, that’s his”? robertsrulesofinnovation.com http://www.robertsrulesofinnovation.com/blogs/ownership-blogs/is-this-yours-in-the-innovation-process-the-answer-defines-ownership.html#more-337 Robert Brands rbrands825 1 1 0 0 The Paradox of Innovation urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11211396816491718653-999a9b0eb3d8465d8c228b3515529979 2010-01-19T11:34:13.009-05:00 The Paradox of Innovation It’s about the journey, not the destination, explains Robert Brands. By Robert F. Brands www.InnovationCoach.com In the C-suites of corporate America, “innovation” has become a mandate. Executives – from CEOs to marketing... The Paradox of Innovation It’s about the journey, not the destination, explains Robert Brands. By Robert F. Brands www.InnovationCoach.com In the C-suites of corporate America, “innovation” has become a mandate. Executives – from CEOs to marketing... happi.com http://www.happi.com/expertsopinion/2010/01/18/the_paradox_of_innovation Robert Brands rbrands825 0 0 0 0 Innovation Made Incarnate urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11112378419672254680-929391ee0fe70bc5d4c25a68221174bf 2010-01-11T17:57:38.818-05:00 When Apple (AAPL) unveils its iSlate in late January, the tablet computer will be just the latest wowing of the world by the pioneering computer company. With its iPhone, iPod, and MacBook laptops, plus the original Macintosh computer itself (and... When Apple (AAPL) unveils its iSlate in late January, the tablet computer will be just the latest wowing of the world by the pioneering computer company. With its iPhone, iPod, and MacBook laptops, plus the original Macintosh computer itself (and... BusinessWeek http://www.businessweek.com/innovate/content/jan2010/id2010017_541888.htm Robert Brands rbrands825 1 0 0 1 Innovation TRAINING & COACHING | urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7055439593346038423-93c0fddbf654c253b2917e6402a3e595 2010-01-05T09:21:03.576-05:00 Often forgotten imperative in Robert’s Rules of Innovation is TRAINING AND COACHING. Proper training and coaching in the new product development process is essential and the way to creative, reinforce and enhanced company culture and mindset. Often forgotten imperative in Robert’s Rules of Innovation is TRAINING AND COACHING. Proper training and coaching in the new product development process is essential and the way to creative, reinforce and enhanced company culture and mindset. robertsrulesofinnovation.com http://www.robertsrulesofinnovation.com/training-coaching Robert Brands rbrands825 1 1 0 0 From outsourcing to global collaboration in fashion industry urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5164007893189913568-688e9ce7919d33836597365cc2b86be1 2009-12-11T11:46:01.661-05:00 Recent years have witnessed capital and labor intensive operations move from developed countries to less developed ones. From manufacturing for the mass-market to information technology, large companies have shifted operations to reduce costs. Recent years have witnessed capital and labor intensive operations move from developed countries to less developed ones. From manufacturing for the mass-market to information technology, large companies have shifted operations to reduce costs. xaxii.com http://xaxii.com/blog/-/blogs/from-outsourcing-to-global-collaboration-in-fashion-industry Mani Agrawal magrawal825 6 6 0 0 Imperatives can offset recession’s latest victim – U.S. Patent Filings urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5048720485579511314-cddf64a45cc34f8c1ef27f0742573301 2009-12-15T10:48:17.204-05:00 Imperatives can offset recession’s latest victim – U.S. Patent Filings With R&D budgets cut, upcoming book offers... Imperatives can offset recession’s latest victim – U.S. Patent Filings With R&D budgets cut, upcoming book offers... innovationcoach.com http://www.innovationcoach.com/about/news/roberts-rules-of-innovation-imperatives-can-offset-recessions-latest-victim/ Robert Brands rbrands825 3 2 0 1 A World Transformed: What Are the Top 30 Innovations of the Last 30 Years? urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7633099750907234904-cd6e7d47389ad8b21fb66953099ab744 2009-12-24T11:07:23.494-05:00 Imagine this is 1979: If you were reading this article back then, chances are you would have read it on paper -- with a printed newspaper or magazine in your hands. Today, you are probably reading it on a desktop computer, a laptop (or as a printout... Imagine this is 1979: If you were reading this article back then, chances are you would have read it on paper -- with a printed newspaper or magazine in your hands. Today, you are probably reading it on a desktop computer, a laptop (or as a printout... knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu http://knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu/article.cfm?articleid=2163 Robert Brands rbrands825 1 0 0 1 2009 Best In Manufacturing urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7022188000452191123-8f91f9a0bda89b4b23c599bbe7509197 2009-12-02T11:14:44.734-05:00 Each year, Enterprise Minnesota highlights exceptional businesses, programs, products and people. Read on to see these businesses are inspiring the industry’s next generation. Each year, Enterprise Minnesota highlights exceptional businesses, programs, products and people. Read on to see these businesses are inspiring the industry’s next generation. enterpriseminnesota.org http://www.enterpriseminnesota.org/Magazine-eNewsletter/Enterprise-Minnesota-Magazine/2009-December/The-Best-of-Manufacturing.aspx John Krech jkrech344 6 5 0 1 Practical takeaways of the 2009 Open Innovation Summit Presentation urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3116665386936302674-8beae9c0483cece08aaf3c3a9ccd193f 2009-12-10T15:45:20.872-05:00 I Innovation Summit Presentation Key points of the presentation by Robert Brands, entrepreneur and innovation... I Innovation Summit Presentation Key points of the presentation by Robert Brands, entrepreneur and innovation... innovationcoach.com http://www.innovationcoach.com/open-innovation-summit/ Robert Brands rbrands825 4 2 0 2 The Paradox of Innovation from the 30,000-Foot Perspective: It’s About the Journey, Not the Destination urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11395363891227458279-bfd2785a26f41080552a2f24f6da9870 2009-12-08T10:20:59.972-05:00 The Paradox of Innovation from the 30,000-Foot Perspective: It’s About the Journey, Not the Destination In the C-suites of corporate America, “innovation” has become a mandate. Executives – from CEOs to marketing officers – believe that to innovate... The Paradox of Innovation from the 30,000-Foot Perspective: It’s About the Journey, Not the Destination In the C-suites of corporate America, “innovation” has become a mandate. Executives – from CEOs to marketing officers – believe that to innovate... robertsrulesofinnovation.com http://www.robertsrulesofinnovation.com/blogs/general/the-paradox-of-innovation.html Robert Brands rbrands825 1 1 0 0 Robert's Rules of Innovation Publication date set urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:421729521757812392-c882eddfdc686ebf96dd74244648be7c 2009-12-09T06:55:06.195-05:00 The Imperatives to Create & Sustain "NEW" in Business The Imperatives to Create & Sustain "NEW" in Business prweb.com http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/12/prweb3305874.htm Robert Brands rbrands825 0 0 0 0 Implementing Lean – As fast as a Pit Crew? urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2553317412411838801-5a08696eb3e2eaf1321e870e01056d59 2009-11-03T23:17:32.213-05:00 The concepts PIP teaches motorsports pit crews to conduct sub 13-second pit-stops relate to your business and drive home the concepts of lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement. You were able to join the session and try your luck. This video depicts this pit crews first attempt. The concepts PIP teaches motorsports pit crews to conduct sub 13-second pit-stops relate to your business and drive home the concepts of lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement. You were able to join the session and try your luck. This video depicts this pit crews first attempt. business901.com http://business901.com/blog1/implementing-lean-as-fast-as-a-pit-crew/ Joe Dager jdager118 6 6 0 0 Innovate on purpose urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5939069577517777387-9d766a395844e63d42b7435ab4f344ed 2009-10-29T06:04:03.309-04:00 Innovation is rapidly becoming a capability or enabler that strengthens and focuses the corporate strategies Innovation is rapidly becoming a capability or enabler that strengthens and focuses the corporate strategies innovateonpurpose.blogspot.com http://innovateonpurpose.blogspot.com/2009/10/innovation-as-competitive-advantage.html Robert Brands rbrands825 2 1 0 1