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O E PERATIONAL XCELLENCE
CONSULTING
Operational Excellence – A Definition
A Philosophy: Operational Excellence is a philosophy of leadership, teamwork and problem solving resulting in continuous improvement throughout the organization by focusing on the needs of the customer, empowering employees, and optimizing existing activities in the process.
The Operational Excellence management system gives a company the benefits of lower costs, increased efficiencies, fewer injuries, maximum sustainable returns on operating assets, and an enhanced competitive position.
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Operational Excellence – A Definition
A Framework: Baldrige Criteria for Performance Excellence