Overview
Continuous improvement and operational excellence techniques continue to provide measurable value across multiple business sectors. Having an insight into approaches that have proven effective both within the publishing sector and other diverse industries helps to 'share the experience' and ensure best practice is understood across member organizations.
This group aims to explore business improvement techniques and methodologies and how they can support the publishing industry to achieve organizational excellence. It will share tools and advice which have proven effective.
Applicable roles are wide and varied. Anyone who has a requirement to meet business objectives through improvement of processes and procedures would benefit from this SIG. Relevant participants include Production Specialist, Peer Review Operations, Programme Delivery, Journal Manager, Editor, and Product Development.
How to Join a SIG
To join this group, use the button to head over to the ALPSP SIGs platform, browse the SIGs under Subgroups, then choose the SIG you'd like to join. Click Join This Group and complete the short form. Once your request has been approved, you'll be able to take part in discussions, receive updates, and connect with colleagues who share your interests. Please note that when you subscribe to a Special Interest Group, your email address will be visible to the group's leaders.
Leaders
Kevin Wiltshire, IOP Publishing
Alexandra Kimble, IOP Publishing