The Continuous Improvement Primer - An Introduction to Basic Lean, Quality Management, CSR, Environmental Management and Other Management Systems

The primary target group for this book is students at entry level in business-oriented University Colleges.The Continuous Improvement Primer is being used in my classes at the BA in Media Production and Management, at The Danish School of Media and Journalism (University College).The secondary target group is the professionals who have just been employed by a company working with Continuous Improvement or some of the applied Management Systems and may also be helpful in daily life as a reference when the various topics are discussed. It is the intention that this Continuous Improvement Primer shall serve as a quick introduction to some of the most central Management Systems that are used in successful companies. This publication is primarily suitable for students or others people who want a brief introduction to the Continuous Improvement topic, and many of the management systems used in this context. These topics include:* Operations Management* Supply Chain Management* Basic Lean* Kaizen* Lean Management* Lean Six Sigma* Quality Management* Environmental Management* Corporate Social Responsibility* Visual Management* Innovation Management* Change Management* Knowledge ManagementIt is not recommended that The Continuous Improvement Primer is used as the sole textbook in education. To get a more accurate knowledge of all these topics it is necessary for students to read the original literature.