High Performance Concepts, Inc.'s Research Services: Articles, Books, Reports

Articles by Our Associates

Below is a list of recent articles written by our associates. We can provide small quantities of reprints at no charge. If you would like to order larger quantities of reprints, please contact the publishers listed below. If you have questions about these subjects, please contact us.
"Building a Foundation for Successful Business Process Reengineering: 10 Pointers for Your Steering Committee." See IE Solutions, 1992, Institute of Industrial Engineers, Phone: 770/449-0461
"Take a Flexible Approach: Combine Project Management and Business Principles." See IE Solutions, 1995, Institute of Industrial Engineers, Phone: 770/449-0461
"EDM/PDM and ERP (Part 1)" Brian Savoie, The Engineering Data Management Newsletter, January 1997. For copies, contact Mr. John Stark, Editor, at his Internet address: 100536.606@compuserve.com.
"EDM/PDM and ERP (Part 2)" Brian Savoie, The Engineering Data Management Newsletter, February 1997. For copies, contact Mr. John Stark, Editor, at his Internet address: 100536.606@compuserve.com.
"EDM/PDM and ERP (Part 3)" Brian Savoie, The Engineering Data Management Newsletter, March 1997. For copies, contact Mr. John Stark, Editor, at his Internet address: 100536.606@compuserve.com.

Reports for Sale

To purchase the following reports, please send us an e-mail or contact us at the address or phone number given at the bottom of this page.

Critical Practices in Business Process Reengineering and Process Improvement: Perspectives from the Front Lines
High Performance Concepts, Inc. 1995, 52 pages.
Price: $40 prepaid
This survey report compares the performance of nearly 70 companies on 20 practices critical to the success of reengineering and process improvement efforts. Our analysis identifies key practices associated with improved business results. We also provide information about which processes are being reengineered as well as the problems companies are experiencing. The practices surveyed are based upon our experience in reengineering business processes.

Benchmarking: World Class Facilities Management
Richard Muther and Associates, 1992, 40 pages.
Price: $40 prepaid
This survey compares the performance of nearly 200 North American organizations on 10 facilities management practices, from strategic planning to computer support for maintenance. Our analysis identifies several best practices shared by top performers. The list of practices used is based upon our experience as facilities planning consultants.

Best Practices in Cellular Manufacturing
Richard Muther and Associates, 1997, 40 pages.
Price: $40 prepaid
This survey compares the practices and experiences of 100 North American manufacturing organizations which have implemented manufacturing cells. Common problems are ranked. Our analysis also identifies key practices associated with improved inventory turns. The practices surveyed are based upon our experience in implementing manufacturing cells.

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	Articles by Our Associates Below is a list of recent articles written by our associates. We can provide small quantities of reprints at no charge. If you would like to order larger quantities of reprints, please contact the publishers listed below. If you have questions about these subjects, please contact us. "Building a Foundation for Successful Business Process Reengineering: 10 Pointers for Your Steering Committee." See IE Solutions, 1992, Institute of Industrial Engineers, Phone: 770/449-0461 "Take a Flexible Approach: Combine Project Management and Business Principles." See IE Solutions, 1995, Institute of Industrial Engineers, Phone: 770/449-0461 "EDM/PDM and ERP (Part 1)" Brian Savoie, The Engineering Data Management Newsletter, January 1997. For copies, contact Mr. John Stark, Editor, at his Internet address: 100536.606@compuserve.com. "EDM/PDM and ERP (Part 2)" Brian Savoie, The Engineering Data Management Newsletter, February 1997. For copies, contact Mr. John Stark, Editor, at his Internet address: 100536.606@compuserve.com. "EDM/PDM and ERP (Part 3)" Brian Savoie, The Engineering Data Management Newsletter, March 1997. For copies, contact Mr. John Stark, Editor, at his Internet address: 100536.606@compuserve.com.

	Reports for Sale To purchase the following reports, please send us an e-mail or contact us at the address or phone number given at the bottom of this page. Critical Practices in Business Process Reengineering and Process Improvement: Perspectives from the Front Lines High Performance Concepts, Inc. 1995, 52 pages. Price: $40 prepaid This survey report compares the performance of nearly 70 companies on 20 practices critical to the success of reengineering and process improvement efforts. Our analysis identifies key practices associated with improved business results. We also provide information about which processes are being reengineered as well as the problems companies are experiencing. The practices surveyed are based upon our experience in reengineering business processes. Benchmarking: World Class Facilities Management Richard Muther and Associates, 1992, 40 pages. Price: $40 prepaid This survey compares the performance of nearly 200 North American organizations on 10 facilities management practices, from strategic planning to computer support for maintenance. Our analysis identifies several best practices shared by top performers. The list of practices used is based upon our experience as facilities planning consultants. Best Practices in Cellular Manufacturing Richard Muther and Associates, 1997, 40 pages. Price: $40 prepaid This survey compares the practices and experiences of 100 North American manufacturing organizations which have implemented manufacturing cells. Common problems are ranked. Our analysis also identifies key practices associated with improved inventory turns. The practices surveyed are based upon our experience in implementing manufacturing cells.