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Over the past four decades, South Korea's impressive economic growth was part of what has been described as the "East Asian miracle."

Supply chain competence affects your bottom-line in more direct ways than you might realize.

Lean Procurement and supply chain management is for many companies. It is not just for manufacturers who practice lean management. It is also for non-manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, retailers and others.

Have you ever thought about creating your own business startup? Perhaps you are a great programmer with an idea for the next Twitter or Facebook. Maybe you have an itch you need to scratch.

Agile and lean office are so deeply interwoven that if you are doing agile you are doing lean, and vice-versa. Those considering process change will likely find the description of the interrelatedness interesting and enlightening.

Doing business in the Middle East is strongly based on personal relationships, which is why it's essential for you to be highly personal and engaging. The people are often less formal in business.

Some think that organizing their desks using 5S principles is the place to start Lean Office; however, there is much resistance to this approach by itself and with good reason.

It is important to understand the cultural or business norms that are unique to a specific country or ethnic group, and then adapt one’s business approach to address such customs or norms.

There is a common misconception that all Asian countries share the same Asian values, attitudes, and mindset. When viewed in detail, Asian cultures share a variety of characteristics, but each distinguishes itself from the next.

It is important to understand the cultural or business norms that are unique to a specific country or ethnic group, and then adapt one’s business approach to address such customs or norms.