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Can Lean Manufacturing Put an End to Sweatshops?

Harvard Business Review

In the lean-manufacturing context, in contrast, assembly line workers learn to execute a variety of production tasks, take responsibility for product quality, and are encouraged to find ways to improve the production process. The technologies and processes that are transforming companies. Insight Center.

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It’s OK to Move Down (Yes, Down) the Value Chain

Harvard Business Review

defend against “attack from beneath” and maintain your reputation for ethical operations. One such customer is Morning Star , a world leader in the production of industrial tomato paste. The technologies and trends shaping tomorrow’s businesses. Fashion apparel is an excellent example. Because it can.

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In Defense of Responsible Offshoring and Outsourcing

Harvard Business Review

for certain domestic markets due to rising costs abroad and labor productivity at home.) Companies must step up and honestly explain why they offshore business functions and employment in a broad array of product and service activities to compete in a truly global economy. especially in fast-growing foreign markets.