When "just in time" just isn't enough

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American Standard Inc uses a 'demand-flow manufacturing' process to control manufacturing and inventory. Demand-flow manufacturing is more than a 'just in time' inventory system. Demand-flow manufacturing is a Total Quality Management strategy that shortens cycle time and improves quality and efficiency.

Refrigeration and heating equipment, Vitreous plumbing fixtures, Manufacturing industry, Manufacturing industries, Innovations, Manufacturing processes, Manufacturing, Total quality management, Logistics, American Standard Companies Inc.

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Smiling for the camera

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MVP is succeeding in the very competitive market of selling videocassettes. 'Babymugs,' a video showing the faces of dozens of smiling babies, has been MVP's breadwinner and has sold over a quarter of a million copies. CEO Philip T. Knowles believes that winning retail shelf space is crucial.

Motion Picture and Video Industries, Motion Picture Production & Services, Prerecorded Video Tapes, Video recording industry, Company Profile, Video recordings, MVP Home Entertainment

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Transforming grief into triumph

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Joann R. Schulz temporarily took over intraocular lens manufacturing firm DGR Inc. after her husband died. Schulz's method of solving the firm's manufacturing and financing problems are discussed.

Medical equipment industry, Surgical equipment and supplies industry, Schulz, Joann R., DGR Inc.

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