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    Continuous Improvement

    Tackling Resistance When You're the New Lean Leader

    Dec. 1, 2023
    Struggling to get buy-in so you can start building continuous-improvement culture? Here's a roadmap.

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    Corporate Culture

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    Updated: Amkor Technology to Spend $2 Billion on Arizona Chip Packaging & Testing Site (Slideshow)

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    The latest chip fabrication news and a slideshow offering a comprehensive look at the billions for new semiconductor production capacity in the U.S.
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    Talent Advisory Board: Giving Thanks for Mentorship

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    Nov. 28, 2023
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    Workplace Violence Is on the Rise, and So Are Regulations

    Nov. 27, 2023
    In 2020, there were nearly 400 homicides and more than 37,000 injuries from intentional violence.

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    Profiles in Leadership

    Cracking the mRNA Manufacturing Code with Pfizer's Supply Chain Chief

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    Scaling up production of the COVID vaccine from zero to 3 billion doses was Mike McDermott's personal "moonshot."

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    The Most Valuable Lessons I’ve Learned about Price Reduction

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    Ford, Stellantis, General Motors Plant Investments Promised to Win UAW Contracts

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