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Three Steps to Applying the A3 Problem-Solving Methodology

Kainexus

The A3 problem-solving methodology was first used by Toyota in the 1960s and later embraced by proponents of Total Quality Management, Six Sigma, Lean, and other systematic approaches to continuous improvement. "A3" Using the A3 process, teams create a one-page improvement project report.

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Cloud Computing is Greener

Harvard Business Review

According to the Microsoft report (see page 6), cloud computing drives energy reductions in four related ways, which boil down to a few key leverage points: Reducing excess capacity. Employing large-scale " virtualization" software. Improving data center design. Flattening peak loads.