The simulated work environment, created by GM in 1999, is a way for workers to learn the concepts of continuousimprovement, quality, workplace organization and standardized work processes.
From Japan we learned just in time inventory control, manufacturing quality control and continuousimprovement, innovation in consumer electronics design, and an appreciation for sushi.
Total Quality Management (TQM, ) ContinuousImprovement (CI, ) and Six Sigma programs all have been glorified by companies hoping to improve product or service quality.