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What are the next steps in your lean journey since you completed your assessment? You probably identified that the basic principles of lean are known in your organization and entrapped within a coveted few. Some lean thinkers may be hidden […]
Knowing is important. Knowing with action moves the earth. This article samples examples of workplace situations and allows the reader to determine which represents a lean manufacturing system. Many of you may see the world through gray tinted sunglasses therefore knowing about lean and your actions have created a culture within your facility that may just be frosted with lean principles, while the remainder of the cake lacks the ingredients for a sensational dessert. Take this simple self assessment.
Are you having trouble determining why your operations are not meeting customer demand? This article will help provide a solution. It’s magical!
Stop the stench through Continuous Improvement “Some people say motivation doesn’t last. Neither does bathing. That is why we recommend it daily.” Zig Ziglar Continuous improvement also follows the same principles. Once you stop looking to improve you become complacent in […]
Today is the Day things change. CHANGE is not a thought. It is actually putting ideas into motion or action. Otherwise, CHANGE does not exist, it is meaningless. Be the CHANGE. The above illustration is an example of work being […]
You to can experience the benefits and rewards of deploying lean or Kaizen (TPS) principles in your organization. Contact me and I will work with you to develop a strategy that fits your need. I depend upon facts, not opinions […]
How do you build a lean culture? One step at a time. How do you build a staircase? You already know what I’m going to say. Let me instruct you on the “How to” and the results will be worth […]
We are almost home. The Finish Line is in sight. The next stage in the 5S journey is to STANDARDIZE. Standardize– by Webster’s definition, to change (things) so that they are similar and consistent and agree with rules about what […]
In this chapter, I am going to provide definitions and explain the value of conducting 5S activity in the office. But first just a little bit of background regarding 5S. You may have heard the acronym hundreds of […]
