ABSTRACT

Affordability is a new concept that allows the implementation of Continuous Improvement for any organization. It encapsulates contemporary methods that improve product and service profitability, increases market share, value, speed, quality and capability, and cuts down on cost. This new method addresses the needs of growing, improving, and sustaining an organization. It provides a framework and foundation for launching improvement initiatives, deploying continuous improvement, and maintaining the cultural habits and behaviors required to continue such efforts. Case studies from a variety of industries, businesses, and institutions are provided.

chapter 2|24 pages

Customers: Who really comes first?

chapter 4|30 pages

Faster: Ease and speed

chapter 5|20 pages

Better: Quality and capability

chapter 7|16 pages

Change and transformation

chapter 9|24 pages

People: The human factor

chapter 10|22 pages

Process: Work work work!

chapter 12|22 pages

How to

chapter 13|4 pages

The affordability challenge