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There has been a flurry of activity in the last year trying to integrate the concepts of Six Sigma and Lean.  A lot of it is driven by consultants loo…

I had the opportunity to present a few thoughts at the first Lean Accounting Summit in Dearborn, Michigan last week and it was an uplifting experience…

Sad to say, most people did not actually read the 9/11 Commission Report, leaving it to CNN or Fox News to tell them what to think about it.  That'…

There is a very interesting article in the Cincinnati Enquirer this morning, written by Yuri Kageyama of the AP, titled Japanese Remain Wary of Borrow…

Like all Americans, I've been watching events unfold in New Orleans.  A lot of it is emotional, however I've been struck by the difference in…

If you haven't picked up a copy of the August 22/29 special double issue of BusinessWeek, I'd highly recommend it.  The entire issue is dedica…

There was an absurd article on CNN's web site describing a problem the folks who live near Nissan's Canton, Mississippi plant have with the co…

Dinner at my house consisted of calling the local pizza guy last night.  It was not planned that way, but the product of my hour in the kitchen turned…