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This paper demonstrates the effectiveness of the Focused Management ap
proach, which integrates the philosophies and techniques of Just in Ti
me (JIT), the Theory of Constraints (TOC), the Complete Kit (CK) conce
pt, and Global Performance Measures (GPM), as well as Total Quality Ma
nagement (TQM), in improving the performance of military units. It sho
ws how these mission-oriented units can implement Focused Management t
o improve their long-term as well as their short-term results. The pap
er presents the methodology and illustrates with a case study.