February 2010 Issue

February 2010
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Cover Story

Safe Landing

In an effort to improve its service to customers, JetBlue implemented a software program to improve how it analyzes and acts on passenger feedback.

by Bryan Jeppsen

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Voice of the Customer

High Priority

Improve relationships with your clients and partners with voice of the customer analysis and the Kano model.

by Marc Hamilton and Bob Caruso


Healthcare

Get the Whole Picture

By applying systems thinking, two healthcare programs identified where process breakdowns occurred and were able to focus on improving operations, saving money and treating patients better.

by Peter J. Sherman


Quality Management

Quality 3.0

Two industry leaders discuss their views on quality’s future and how the profession must adapt.

by Kreg Kukor


Teams

In It for the Long Haul

A voice of the customer project at HD Supply enhanced customer loyalty and saved the company $3 million.

by Mark Edmund


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