Kimberly-Clark reviews

New programs especially lean manufacturing are force through the mills without a clear understanding of how the programs work. Then it is up to the mill manager or some assigned specialist to implement the system. (almost always incorrectly)

Due to reorganizations and layoff, career development has been very limited the past few years. Current performance review system involves forced ranking of employees, which after going through several layoffs, can be extremely unfair and demoralizing to those who are left. Changes in the industry has put more emphasis on cost savings and desire to make better decisions on projects has created a large beaurocracy, making it very difficult to make decisions and get real work done. It seems, at times, following the "right" new practices and procedures are more important than actually achieving results.