While many wonderful labor and material initiative received considerable attention in the last century, a golden opportunity has been relatively hidden, largely limited to a few sectors such as capital goods, automotive parts, and the Ministry of Defence. Today, restoration is perhaps the largest untapped resource for improving productivity in American industry. The reasons for its limited use are varied, but all of them can be classified in the long run, the lack of awareness of the potential benefits - and problems - participation. The solutions offered here can help companies reap these benefits and to overcome these problems. "Hide
by Ron Giuntini, Kevin Gaudette Source: Business Horizons 8 pages. Publication Date: November 15, 2003. Prod. #: BH098-PDF-ENG