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Although
at times a little confused about JIT, TPM, TQM and so forth, Mbigi argues
for an inclusive approach towards productivity and performance. This
includes developing peoples' capacity (through collective learning and
creating an awareness of survival issues), reforming work (including
team working, participation, as well as adoption of best practices),
and reforming political and social issues (including governance, power,
economic justice and fairness).
In
a similar vein, Kyosei, means to work together in a spirit of co-operation
for the common good, of employees, of customers, of all people, of the
environment. It is a word that has become associated with the Canon
Company and the Canon Production System. According to Ryuzaburo Kaku,
ex president of Canon, it is like a pyramid.
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At
the base is economic survival. Then comes co-operation with labour, and
then co-operation outside the company, with customers and suppliers. Following
these comes "global activism" when the company starts international operations
and co-operates internationally and responsibly with foreign employees,
people, and environmentally friendly technology, and lastly the company
works with and uses its influence with governments around the world to
act responsibly. Too philosophical? Perhaps. But good lean thinking, perhaps
even Agile.
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