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Quality Tools to Discover Solutions: Nine Windows

Mike Cardus

Nine windows is often used in TRIZ (The theory of inventive problem solving) to explore solutions to a problem in a context of past present and future. Larger organization, More product offerings, More staff, More customers, Outsourcing much of sales, Global Market. Customer phoned or physically came to the location.

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Applying a Model for Small Business Continual Improvement

Deming Institute

Marketing mix. 6 Sigma Statistical tools to analyze Market data BCG matrix. 6) Institute modern methods of training on the job. 11) Train your people to follow the procedures but also to propose improvements if they don’t work. 13) Institute a vigorous program of education and training. Customers. Processes.

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