“Are you too busy for improvement? Frequently, I am rebuffed by people who say they are too busy and have no time for such activities. I make it a point to respond by telling people, look, you’ll stop being busy either when you die or when the company goes bankrupt.”
Quote by Shigeo Shingo
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Shigeo Shingo
Limited information is available about Shigeo Shingo, who was an unknown professional figure active in the 20th century. His life and achievements are not well-documented. more
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