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Innovation Nation (updated 9/9/23)

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In dedication to Theo Albrecht, co-founder of Aldi, who is renowned for using pencils right down to the nub.   A doctor, a lawyer, a police officer, and a cashier are all present at the scene of an accident, what did they see?  With that preface, here is my understanding of what can be improved.  Of course, just like our relationship with God, their ways are not my ways, and I'm sure that there are sane refutations for some of my recommendations.  And if not, just criticize my insights, since  "research shows that it's professionally rewarding to be critical of new ideas."  I can only hope that the same is true when criticizing the status quo.  But of course, "being right keep you in place.  Being wrong forces you to explore."  Anyway,  I have enjoyed and learned a great deal from my time with Aldi, and it's been a passion to continually refine my thoughts on the business for a more effective operation.  I only hope that t...