Focus on the net

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(2001), "Focus on the net", Measuring Business Excellence, Vol. 5 No. 3. https://doi.org/10.1108/mbe.2001.26705cag.001

Focus on the net

iSixSigmahttp://www.isixsigma.com/

A quality management resource portal of articles, tools and research to help professionals implement quality practices in the workplace, the information assembled caters to both experts in the field and relative newcomers. The practice of quality is nothing new and compliance with international quality standards is essential for most business partnerships. Aims to keep practitioners up to date on breaking news, tools, templates, methodologies, certification and best practices. Presents three regular 'Spotlight' features, which provide more in-depth analysis of current issues, and invites visitors to subscribe to the free, weekly newsletter, packed with articles and jobs. Overall, offers both breadth and depth in the quality management field, with straightforward navigation via direct paths and little requirement to drill down for information.

Kaizen Institutehttp://www.gembakaizen.com/

Home of the Kaizen Institute, created by Mr Masaaki Imai, who introduced kaizen to the world, this site takes visitors on a virtual tour where, behind each of several doors, a different application of the kaizen philosophy emerges or an additional resource is revealed. "Kaizen news around the world" provides access to full-text articles from business journals which carry the kaizen message, and this page also supports links to other related sites. The Kaizen Forum Magazine is available in full text and visitors can take the kaizen quiz to check their understanding of the operation of kaizen in the workplace. Features insightful, practical tips for the implementation of and how to bring senior management on board. Case studies presented across several industries further assist the reader to appreciate the benefits in productivity and workplace health resulting from the implementation of such programmes. Overall, a useful site for the quality management specialist.

OutsourcingBenchmarking.comhttp://www.outsourcing-benchmarking.com/

Electronic publisher The OutsourcingCenter's ever-expanding suite of resources corresponds directly with the expansion and growth of outsourcing culture. OutsourcingBenchmarking. com is another in the publisher's list that is almost complete in its coverage of outsourced business practice. Stresses that, to outsource effectively, you must benchmark current practices first – knowledge of strengths and weaknesses of its own company assists the organization to develop a successful relationship with an outsourcer. Takes visitors through the reasons for outsourcing and how and why benchmarking the existing business is so crucial before going outside. Provides assistance on what to benchmark, tools and tips, and the benefits yielded. Invites visitors to join a discussion group to share benchmarking knowledge and scenarios, check out prospective outsourcers and get answers to benchmarking FAQs. With all information accessible from the home page, navigation is a breeze.