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Operations vs. Strategy: Balancing Execution and Planning in Business

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This includes managing inventory levels, transportation, and distribution. It includes analyzing the competitive landscape, identifying opportunities, setting goals and objectives, and developing a plan of action. The ultimate goal of strategy is to position the company for sustainable success in the future.

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Understanding Kaizen: A Comprehensive Definition

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Kaizen aims to identify and eliminate waste in all its forms, including overproduction, defects, waiting times, excessive inventory, unnecessary transportation, and unnecessary motion. Analyze Current State: Assess current processes and performance to gain a thorough understanding of strengths, weaknesses, and inefficiencies.