Poll Question: Will the Governor's Recovery Plan Help New Jersey's Competitiveness?
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by Lynore DeSantis; VP of Finance & Operations, NJMEP
Would it surprise you to learn that NJ ranks 42nd among 50 states when it comes to attracting and retaining businesses? Read about the Governor's Plan and then answer our poll question.
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Measures, Measures, Measures
Good Measures = Reduced Costs
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by Joan S. Adams; Pierian Consulting
 It has to hurt. You work so hard to bring more revenue in the door and most of it goes right back out. What’s the point of selling more if you wind up keeping less? Increasing revenue is good - but not if your costs are increasing at a faster rate.
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Before You Fix a Problem Process, Ask Yourself If You Even Need It
When there’s an inefficient process, do you reach for your Lean tools or your Six Sigma methodology? You don’t have to choose. Many companies are merging Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methods into a comprehensive approach to improvement.
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Present the solution, not the product.
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by James L. Watson; Presentations That Stick
 Charles Revson, the founder of Revlon, used to say "In the factory we make cosmetics, in the drugstore, we sell hope." What product or service does your company create? And how do you position it to your customers?
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