How Shingo Prize Winners Manage Their Supply Chains: US Synthetic Case Study

Published On:

October 30, 2013

Authored By:

APQC

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US Synthetic manufactures diamond inserts that are used in down-hole drilling tools for oil and gas exploration. In 2011, it was awarded the Shingo Prize for its focus on continuous improvement through a culture of problem solving, value creation and waste elimination.

This case study looks at how US Synthetic's emphasis on improving lives has enabled it to improve the performance of its organization as well as develop the capabilities of its staff members.

Type:

Case Study

Topics:

Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Lean, Lean

Industries:

Petroleum/Oil/Gas

Available Tools:

APQC Process Classification Framework (PCF)

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How Shingo Prize Winners Manage Their Supply Chains: US Synthetic Case Study

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