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A philosophy of designing and buying machinery that makes it possible to add or subtract small increments of capacity as demand changes. As a result, the amount of capital required per part produced can be kept nearly level (linear). See : Labor Linearity, Monument, Right-Sized Tools.
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See: Strategy Deployment
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See: Strategy Deployment.
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A management process that aligns a company's functions and activities, both vertically and horizontally, with its strategic objectives. A specific plan is developed, usually annually, with precise objectives, actions, deadlines, responsibilities and metrics.
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An organization’s strategic and philosophical vision or purpose.
It is a link that can include "hard" business objectives, such as revenue and profit, as well as visionary goals that appeal to the emotions. (Adapted from Dennis 2007).
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