Risk Management

Lean methodologies emerged in manufacturing and have now been applied to many business processes including innovation management (1). It is the latest “best practice” in manufacturing for process improvement alongside Six Sigma and Theory of Constraints (TOC). But if you are relying solely on the lean methodologies…

Duke Energy has agreed to acquire Piedmont Natural Gas for $4.9 billion. The acquisition provides Duke Energy with more access to the natural gas infrastructure.The boards of directors of both companies have unanimously approved a definitive agreement for Duke Energy to acquire Piedmont for approximately $4.9 billion…