Ryan, Tom, "A Framework for Problem Solving Using Dynamics Modeling with a Japanese Management Technique", 1994
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This paper reflects on a successful problem solving exercise that was carried out in a textile factory using a systems approach together with a Japanese management technique. The systems approach used was System Dynamics modeling and the Japanese management technique was CEDA (see appendix). The paper concludes that successful problem solving can be viewed as a group of learning process and that this approach offers a useful framework for initiating and managing performance improvement. The degree of success is largely determined by the degree of learning that takes place.