I currently hold a position at a large company named Collins&Aikman. This was a big jump for me, moving from a small family business to a giant automotive supplier. What amazed me the most is the fact that an eight billion dollar company ran much smoother than a ten-man crew. This is all made possib...

The most important problem facing the Wallace group is leadership. Mr. Wallace has created a company of leaders with no empowerment. In today's competitive environment a company must not only have a high sense of urgency but must also be agile. Agility is important because it can keep you one s...

Exergia is an independent firm of consultants operating internationally in the fields of energy and environment. It is a member of SESMA, the Hellenic Association of Management Consulting Companies (the Greek branch of FEACO). The company, founded in 1991, maintains a rapid growth rate through expan...

YKK is a zipper manufacturing company that currently dominates the industry. Along with several other ventures, the company also has a successful aluminum product division that accounts for two-thirds of its worldwide sale. The company produces 7 million zippers per day, in 1,500 styles and more t...

Managing By Values Managing By Values is a template for an organization desiring to improve the overall attitude and efficiency of its employees for the benefit of its clients. It states that people, as well as organizations, are part of three basic Acts of Life: achieving (to want to be somet...

1. What are the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Awards? Congress established the award program in 1987 to raise awareness about quality management and to recognize U.S. companies that have successful quality management systems. The award program focuses on quality as an integral part of toda...