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Wiring the Winning Organization
Mar 23, 2024
Exploring the connection between Agile, DevOps, TPS, TOC, and Deming's System of Profound Knowledge. Introducing the three layers of work and social circuitry. Discussing Simplification, Slowification, and Amplification. Reflecting on the success story of GM and Toyota's joint venture in Fremont. Emphasizing the importance of coherence and choreography in organizational processes. Exploring the concept of amplification in problem-solving for organizational improvement.
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- Teamwork and simplified processes drive efficiency in organizations.
- Implementing lean concepts like slow-fi, simplify, and amplify fosters innovation.
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The Turbulent Past and Remarkable Revival of the Fremont Plant
General Motors faced significant challenges at its Fremont plant in the 1980s, with high absenteeism and poor productivity despite automation attempts. Toyota's joint venture led to the plant's reopening as New United Motor Manufacturing Inc., achieving remarkable quality and productivity improvements.
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