http://news.prlog.org/tag/business-improvement/business improvement - Latest News (Press Releases) - Read news before it's newsen-us3600 http://www.prlog.org/12136953-oliver-wight-appoint-new-consultant-for-germany.htmlBirgit Breitschuh, based in Germany, is the newest recruit to join business improvement specialists, Oliver Wight EAME. http://www.prlog.org/12112797-oliver-wight-to-present-at-mastering-sap-financials-2013.htmlJoining leading financial and planning professionals from across the world, business improvement specialists, Oliver Wight, will present on the benefits of efficient annual planning processes at the Mastering SAP Financials in Sydney 13-15 May. http://www.prlog.org/12085271-oliver-wight-releases-new-integrated-business-planning-brochure.htmlOliver Wight, business improvement specialists, have released a new brochure 'Integrated Business Planning for High Performance Businesses' - an introduction to IBP; how it works, the culture it needs and the benefits it can bring. http://www.prlog.org/12080093-sigmastrat-launches-2nd-annual-corporate-performance-improvement-summit-cpi-2013.htmlSigmaStrat on Wednesday 13th February 2013 Launched the 2nd Annual Corporate Performance Improvement Summit in Accra. http://www.prlog.org/12079910-oliver-wight-lead-sponsors-of-australian-sop-forum-2013.htmlBusiness improvement specialists, Oliver Wight, are lead sponsors of Akolade’s Australian Sales and Operations Planning Forum 2013 taking place 13th – 15th March 2013 in Melbourne. http://www.prlog.org/12029402-new-white-paper-from-oliver-wight-shows-people-are-key-driver-for-business-improvement.htmlBusiness Improvement specialists Oliver Wight EAME have released a new White Paper which stresses the importance of people and behaviours for business success. http://www.prlog.org/12013890-oliver-wight-release-new-white-paper-on-managing-vulnerabilities-and-opportunities.htmlOliver Wight’s new white paper ‘Managing Vulnerabilities and Opportunities using Integrated Business Planning’ helps businesses prepare for the future, even in the most volatile market http://www.prlog.org/11995878-build-better-supply-chain-relationships-with-new-oliver-wight-white-paper.htmlSupply Chain Design and Optimization specialists, Oliver Wight, have released a new thought-leading white paper 'Building Better Relationships Throughout the Extended Supply Chain'. http://www.prlog.org/11976629-oliver-wight-launch-new-integrated-business-planning-white-paper.htmlBusiness improvement specialists Oliver Wight release new white paper ‘Integrated Business Planning for Effective Decision Making’. http://www.prlog.org/11937160-oliver-wight-eame-release-new-executive-guide-to-performance-benchmarking.htmlOliver Wight EAME have released a new executive guide for performance benchmarking. The supply chain design and optimisation specialists, explain how to benchmark your supply chain to reduce costs and provide best-in-class service. http://www.prlog.org/11879824-cincom-reveals-innovation-secrets-to-australias-manufacturing-elite-at-nmw-2012.htmlCincom Systems – worldwide software provider were proud to present two successful seminars at National Manufacturing Week 2012. http://www.prlog.org/11866604-oliver-wight-asia-pacific-releases-effective-demand-planning-white-paper.htmlOliver Wight Asia Pacific releases new white paper ‘Effective Demand Planning’ – a key component of Integrated Business Planning. http://www.prlog.org/11816181-six-sigma-survival-scribbles-notes-from-the-battlefield-brings-humor-to-business-improvement.htmlAuthor Sean McAfee recounts both the fun and success of being a Six Sigma Blackbelt. http://www.prlog.org/11781594-aircelle-maroc-are-flying-high-with-class-accreditation-from-oliver-wight.htmlLeading aerospace component manufacturer, Aircelle Maroc, has become the first Moroccan company to achieve Oliver Wight class A accreditation. It has seen a dramatic improvement in efficiency and reputation as a result. http://www.prlog.org/11732810-oliver-wight-announce-new-hong-kong-office.htmlBusiness improvement specialists, Oliver Wight Asia Pacific have opened a new office in Hong Kong to better serve businesses in China and North Asia. http://www.prlog.org/11730731-oliver-wight-help-mlnlycke-health-care-build-healthy-business.htmlHealth care company, Mölnlycke Health Care, has been awarded Class A status by business improvement specialists Oliver Wight, after implementing Integrated Business Planning (advanced S&OP) and almost eliminating forecast bias as a result. http://www.prlog.org/11727405-business-turnaround-services-australia-launches-new-website-features-range-of-turnaround-services.htmlBusiness Turnaround Services, a National Business Turnaround and Business Improvement firm has launched their new website, providing information about the company and their comprehensive list of business recovery services. http://www.prlog.org/11711949-using-technology-as-competitive-advantage-secrets-the-irs-doesnt-want-small-business-owners.htmlFree program November 15, 2011 Using Technology as a Competitive Advantage -Steve Fletcher of Fletcher Business Solutions and Secrets the IRS Doesn’t Want Small Business Owners to Know about 401k’s by Herbie Glass of Glass Retirement Strategies http://www.prlog.org/11634777-traineradvantage-simulator-certification-reaches-new-heights.htmlImmersive Technologies, the leading supplier of surface and underground operator training simulators to the global mining industry, today announced a significant milestone with the certification of its 1000th TrainerAdvantage™ participant. http://www.prlog.org/11590646-business-improvement-specialist-oliver-wight-continues-expansion-with-two-new-recruits.htmlBusiness improvement specialist, Oliver Wight EAME, continues to expand, with the appointment of two new consultants; taking the number of new recruits up to six in little over a year. http://www.prlog.org/11580768-oliver-wight-webinar-poll-reveals-planning-weaknesses-for-manufacturers.htmlA surprising number of the world’s best known manufacturing organisations have business planning processes which are neither long-term nor integrated, it was revealed by senior executives in a live poll, during an Oliver Wight IBP webinar. http://www.prlog.org/11543301-intuitive-concepts-feng-shui-advice-helped-interior-design-business-improve-100.htmlInterior design firm, Saums Interiors, sees dramatic improvement in business. http://www.prlog.org/11536841-rockford-greene-internationals-phil-la-duke-reprinted-in-asse-manufacturing-practice-specialty.htmlInternationally renowned safety expert Phil La Duke’s “Why We Violate The Rules” to be reprinted in the spring 2011 American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) manufacturing division newsletter “Manufacturing Practice Specialty Newsletter.” http://www.prlog.org/11507270-blueline-associates-opens-office-on-centennial-campus.htmlConsulting firm to work with NC State’s College of Textiles on Six Sigma and other business improvement programs http://www.prlog.org/11405445-smartspeed-becomes-preferred-supplier-to-the-south-tyneside-manufacturing-forum-stmf.htmlLocal business improvement provider becomes preferred supplier to manufacturing businesses. http://www.prlog.org/11360727-six-sigma-one-of-the-most-powerful-tool-for-contemporary-business.htmlAnd Rohit Khanna, Chief Operations Officer of GE CAPITAL explains that by providing and structured approach to drive customer satisfaction and bottom-line results by reducing variation and waste is where Six Sigma comes into the picture. http://www.prlog.org/11359517-simple-solutions-to-complex-problems.htmlA North East of England Internet business uses simple offline ideas to boost its productivity. http://www.prlog.org/11309564-improve-your-professional-and-business-image-make-someones-day-with-optimism.htmlAre you and your employees making the best impression you could be making in every business encounter? Dr. Russ Buss shares this anecdote to demonstrate the importance of giving the client a moment of optimism no matter how brief the encounter. http://www.prlog.org/11236338-istc-begins-skills-exchange-programme-in-cambodia.htmlThe first-ever skills exchange program for youth travel operators begins on Monday, January 24th. The ISTC Skills Exchange brings together an existing STAY WYSE member and a hostel in a country with a less-developed youth travel infrastructure. http://www.prlog.org/11213871-oliver-wight-appoints-fourth-new-consultant-due-to-record-demand-for-business-improvement-programmes.htmlBusiness improvement specialists, Oliver Wight, have experienced a 36% increase in demand over the past year and have recruited Dawn Kynaston as a result - their fourth new consultant within 12 months http://www.prlog.org/11164926-simul8-helps-santa-get-ready-for-christmas.htmlSIMUL8 produces an online simulation game to let you run the elf production line for Christmas. http://www.prlog.org/11058249-kosbe-officially-announces-judge-panel-and-guest-speaker-for-the-2010-annual-kosbe-awards.htmlKOSBE is pleased to announce the ten judges and guest speaker that have been selected for the 2010 Annual KOSBE Awards. The Annual KOSBE Awards is the longest running, most recognized small business-focused awards program in the Tri-Cities area. http://www.prlog.org/11045145-simul8-corporation-awarded-iso-quality-management-accreditation.htmlSIMUL8 Corporation has been awarded the ISO 9001:2008, the internationally recognized standard that sets out requirements aimed at achieving customer satisfaction. http://www.prlog.org/11013328-ono-says-oh-yes-to-integrated-business-planning-from-oliver-wight.htmlOliver Wight's IBP programme has helped food packaging specialists, Ono, transform their business. http://www.prlog.org/11010244-new-book-shows-the-true-kaizen-methods-of-toyota.htmlToyota Kaizen Methods: Six Steps to Improvement focuses on the skills and techniques practiced inside Toyota Motor Corporation during the past decades. Written by Art Smalley and Isao Kato, two of Toyota's most revered and experienced trainers. http://www.prlog.org/10997990-new-book-shows-how-a3-problem-solving-applies-to-all-parts-of-an-organization.htmlThe A3 Workbook: Unlock Your Problem-Solving Mind is designed to teach A3 Problem Solving to workers at every level of an organization. Uniquely qualified to write this workbook, Matthews is an expert trainer with 30 years of training experience. http://www.prlog.org/10960659-new-zealand-government-recovers-from-earthquake-with-simul8-software.htmlNew Zealand Inland Revenue used a simulation built by SIMUL8 Corporation to react quickly to the disruption of the recent earthquake; by planning, testing and retraining or reassigning staff in the most efficient way possible. http://www.prlog.org/10958440-scenario-generator-saves-pcts-1m-and-helps-prevent-strokes.htmlCounty Durham and Darlington PCTs used Scenario Generator software to test out the best course of preventative stroke care, and in doing so proved their method would reduce deaths from strokes, and offer £1m in savings. http://www.prlog.org/10920342-ultimus-nyc-breakfast-session-corporate-efficiency-using-sharepoint-and-beyond.htmlNew York City event explores how companies can achieve corporate efficiency using SharePoint and Process Automation. This FREE event will teach attendees how cost savings and productivity improvements can be made by focusing on corporate processes. http://www.prlog.org/10850024-thoughts-and-reflections-on-the-inaugural-lean-leaders-meeting-london-july-2010.htmlSix Sigma & Process Excellence IQ hosted the inaugural Lean Leaders Meeting in London in July. We bring you a round-up of the feedback from speakers and delegates who attended. http://www.prlog.org/10837742-scenario-generator-determines-impact-of-nhs-cuts.htmlSimulation tool aids NHS workforce in maintaining quality of care despite staffing cuts. http://www.prlog.org/10756970-oliver-wight-eame-launches-new-advertising-campaign.htmlBusiness Improvement specialist, Oliver Wight EAME, has launched a new advertising campaign to promote its Integrated Business Planning process, IBP. http://www.prlog.org/10755196-scenario-generator-helps-primary-care-trusts-identify-savings-of-166m.htmlBedfordshire PCT used Scenario Generator to demonstrate that around £166m could be saved in direct financial costs to the NHS. http://www.prlog.org/10703622-prime-pmg-to-introduce-business-process-mapping-service.htmlBusiness Process Mapping is often avoided due to it’s time consuming, resource heavy, costly, and at times worthless nature. PRIME PMG offers expert process mapping services at a lesser cost and with a shorter delivery time for your organisation. http://www.prlog.org/10685274-oliver-wight-eame-strengthens-french-connection-with-new-recruit-from-caterpillar.htmlBusiness improvement specialist, Oliver Wight EAME, has expanded its European operation with the engagement of new French consultant Catherine Schmitt-Weber. http://www.prlog.org/10679340-nhs-primary-care-trust-selects-simul8-to-spearhead-service-redesign.htmlNHS Oxfordshire has selected SIMUL8 Corporation modelling products to support service redesign, by improving productivity through smoother patient pathways, reduced waiting times and increased throughput of patients. http://www.prlog.org/10636130-join-prime-pmg-for-business-process-improvement-essentials-webinar.htmlPRIME PMG will host a webinar titled 'Business Process Improvement Essentials' on the 29th April. The webinar will be the first in a webinar series surrounding the increasingly important topic of BPM to foster education and drive process improvement. http://www.prlog.org/10550346-cgri-announces-the-creation-of-the-collaborative-exchange-social-networking-and-sharing-site.htmlCGRI today announced the creation of The Collaborative Exchange, a social networking and sharing site bringing together policymakers, non-profit organizations, businesses, academics and interested citizens. http://www.prlog.org/10543388-new-book-on-how-to-develop-lean-culture-in-process-industries.htmlWritten by Raymond Floyd, a leader of lean transformations, Liquid Lean provides potential process industry change agents with the no-nonsense guide needed to eliminate waste and achieve optimal efficiency. http://www.prlog.org/10545044-business-performance-improvement-20-v2.htmlThe Business Performance Improvement 2.0 Series meets the 3rd Tuesday of month to discuss topics related to business such as avoiding common mistakes and pitfalls, legal issues, taxes, raising capital, getting started and operating a business.