01 March 2010

If we look at the number and life span of “new” approaches to operations management (and how managers choose among them) over the last few decades, we might conclude that it is more like following the fashion trends than a scientific methodology. The authors of this extremely valuable book, Factory Physics ® (Hopp & Spearman. 2008. New York: McGraw-Hill/Irwin) present a comprehensive, yet accessible, text on operations management. They show that, despite the weaknesses of any one method, the greatest value-add lies in knowing which methods to use in your business.

29 January 2010

The official launch of iPad has shown a thing or two about Steve Jobs and Apple. Firstly, it is the extraordinary display of communication skills. Cupertino has always been a master of creating a progressive expectation that makes the final presentation a global frenzy. This drove daily newspapers, periodicals and online media to hype about this new device.

13 January 2010

Everybody is pulling our jacket today, and consultants and business book writers more than anybody else. Actually the latter seem to be the only ones thriving these days: just count the pre, during and post crisis titles…