Operational Excellence
by Design

Issue: 7

JULY 2014

“Operational Excellence is a state of readiness that is attained as the efforts throughout the organization reach a state of alignment for achieving its strategies; and where the corporate culture is committed to the continuous and deliberate improvement of company performance AND the circumstances of those who work there – to pursue ‘Operational Excellence by Design‘, and not by coincidence.” -Joseph F Paris Jr; Chairman, XONITEK® Group of Companies

“The Operational Excellence Manifesto“

Biography Linked-In Blog Executive-Team

CHAIRMAN’S PERSPECTIVES

8.5 “Must Know” Career Tips & Tricks (v3.0)

By Joseph Paris; Chairman, XONITEK Group of Companies

I wrote the first version of this article two years ago and offered an updated version last year. I have had a great many people remark to me that it has helped them a great deal (which is the point, I guess.) I have also had several people give me some new ideas and, of course, I have had time to rethink and revise what I had written. And with May thru June being the season for the year’s new graduates to be set free upon the marketplace, I believe revisits and republication of this article will become tradition.

As many of you may or may not know, I mentor a great many young adults on their career trajectory and development (both academic and professional.) Besides gaining the personal satisfaction of helping others, I also feel it is a repayment of a debt to those who were my mentors – and trust that those I mentor will one day become mentors themselves.

It is usually this time of year – when the school year is at an end – students come to me for guidance on their professional endeavors; summer internships, career changes, or even that first, entry-level job in their chosen profession. Some of the requests are beyond the experience of many other mentors such as: immigration/emigration issues, long-term financial planning, the work/life balancing act, career “if-then-else”, and the like. I take it all very seriously because it is really serious stuff at a really serious time in a person’s life.

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FEATURED EVENTS

Operational Excellence Energy Europe

September 23-25, 2014

London, UK

Operational improvements that are low risk and high impact: Isn’t that what every business wants? So attend the 4th Annual Operational Excellence Energy Europe Summit and learn to drive value, optimise your operational processes and build a world class organisation. XONITEK’s Joseph Paris will be serving as a featured speaker.

Operational Excellence Middle East

September 28-30, 2014

Manama, Bahrain

Held under the patronage of the National Oil and Gas Authority, will bring together leading IOCs, NOCs, EPCs Petrochemical companies, Technology Providers and Management Consultants to share insight and deliver solutions ensuring the GCCs status as a leader in operational excellence. XONITEK’s Joseph Paris will be speaking.

European TPMÂ® and Similar Systems in Practice Conference

October 7-9, 2014

Budapest, Hungary

Our goal is to help those professionals who are making a continuous effort to improve their company’s productivity. The conference will provide a forum for all to share achievements, & discuss difficult issues. By learning from each other’s experience the best practices will soon spread through countries or even continents. XONITEK’s Joseph Paris will be presenting.

OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE

The Efficient Experience

By Kelvin Cross and Russell Onofrio

An efficient experience is a win-win-win. It is a win for the customers when an efficient experience delights them. It is a win for the front-line employees, who are supported by competent processes and systems, and engage in more positive encounters with happy customers. And it is a win for the company to save money, while at the same time reaping the revenue benefits of more customer retention, referrals, and wallet share.

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Finding the “Truth” in Your Operations

By Nicole Nevulis

We often hear about “one version of the truth”-the one source for operating data that everyone in a company agrees is the real, trusted number with which to plan and measure performance. Without this definitive information, people spend a lot of time arguing about the validity of numbers, the impact of a challenge or opportunity, and the cause of issues and/or breaks in processes. One version of the truth is hard to come by for many companies.

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TRUST ME – I’M AN ENGINEER

The Lighter-Side…

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Contact the Editor

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Sincerely,

Trinity DeMars – Editor & Director of Operations

DeMarsTK@xonitek.com

OpEx Society & Industry Events

Will Resume in August

OpEx Discussion

Should we celebrate failure?

XONITEK
In the News

Changing a Continuous Improvement Initiative into a Global Programme

LMJ Board Member and XONITEK’s Chairman, Joseph Paris, discusses the tribal nature of people and how it hinders the scaling of lean in business.

Thought Food

Ray Kurzweil: Get ready for hybrid thinking

Tax evasion; Dropping the bomb

Higher education; Creative destruction

Schumpeter; Second wind

INSIGHT-Google, Detroit diverge on road map for self-driving cars

Citing NSA Concerns, Germany Favors Deutsche Telekom to Replace Ousted Verizon

Professional Organizations

Lean Management Journal – “On Singling Out Followers” by Joseph Paris: June 2013

ByXONITEK June 1, 2013January 6, 2020

“On Singling Out Followers”, by XONITEK’s Joseph Paris, reflects on Willi Schneider’s article, published in an earlier edition of LMJ, and expresses his view on followership. Plus, continued media coverage of the Operational Excellence Society. Published in Lean Management Journal in the June 2013 issue. Download PDF

eNewsletters Press Room

2009-Jun: Operational Excellence by Design eNewsletter

ByXONITEK June 25, 2009December 30, 2020

a Operational Excellence by Design – A cross-disciplinary approach in the pursuit of perfection. XONITEK eNewsletter June 2009 ANNOUNCEMENTS & EVENTS XONITEK Partners with Pronto! XONITEK is very pleased to announce the formation of a strategic partnership with Pronto Software – a world class leader in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solutions. With Pronto, XONITEK will have a complete business…

Industry News Press Room

Building a Business Excellence Program in Multi-Nationals

ByXONITEK June 3, 2013January 6, 2020

I see many questions asked regarding the development of a BE /OE/CI/LSS (Business Excellence Operational Excellence/Continuous Improvement/Lean Six Sigma) program. There is no right or wrong answer since every business is different. However, I wanted to share my experience, thoughts and some options as it relates to multi-national organizations. Hopefully you will find them useful….

In The News Press Room

TRADESHOW: Chief Executive’s Network for Manufacturing Annual Meeting and Tradeshow

ByXONITEK January 1, 2006January 6, 2020

Chief Executives Network for Manufacturing (CEN) Annual Meeting andTradeshowDesmond Hotel and Conference Center -Albany, New YorkJanuary 9, 2006 (5:00-9:00pm) XONITEK Corporation will attend and participate in the Annual Meeting and Tradeshow held by the Chief Executives Network for Manufacturing (CEN) in Albany, NY . The CEN, an affiliate of the region’s Center for Economic Growth (CEG) , is comprised of over 75 chief executive…

In The News Press Room

TRADESHOW: Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE)

ByXONITEK May 20, 2006January 6, 2020

Institute of Industrial Engineers Annual & Simulation Solutions Conference and Exhibition Renaissance Orlando Resort (Orlando, Florida) May 20-24, 2006 XONITEK Corporation, in conjunction with Binghamton University, will participate in the Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE) Annual Simulation & Solutions Conference and Exhibition taking place in Orlando, Florida. THe four day conference features educational industry tracks…

Industry News Press Room

Understanding Investor Due Diligence

ByXONITEK February 16, 2012December 30, 2020

The investor due diligence process has evolved with the growth of the hedge fund industry. What was once a short and rather perfunctory process has grown into one which today is highly quantitative and detailed. While there is no one-size-fits-all formula for investors, one certainty is that managers who understand the components of the due…

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