Lean Thoughts

lot of discussion about autonomous vehicles and Industry 4.0 but based on what i have seen both are very active within the Dairy Farms

with COVID-19, sparking a growing pushback against arcane management philosophies. It has shifted the calculus for many professionals

This is the time of year not to be Lean … Just maybe, someday our world will be as peaceful

there are still many opportunities to prepare your businesses for a banner year. Here are five ...

He could not understand why he was facing this challenge since they were compensating with above average hourly wage. I was not confused

Our TPM workstations remain pure where have incorporated layered audits, where the operator is truly recognized as a customer.

Taiichi Ohno's book “Toyota Production System: Beyond Large-Scale Production” would be better translated as "Aiming for Non-Scale Management

“CENTER OF TRUTH” a location where you can research to see if a “Disturbance to Flow” has previously been experienced and corrected

Leaders will do a lap through the facility to see how things are performing and get data inputs just in case someone presents a question.

ou have heard the term "Dress for Success" but how is your business dressed to attract and retain employees?

Cyber-Security it truly is not a matter of "IF" you will be breached but rather "WHEN"!

I am raving fan of "Professor" Google or "Doctor" You Tube which between the two of them the majority (98%) of my questions are answered.

I wander and hear ongoing complaints about the inability to attract and retain labor, I see absolutely no effort to improve professionalism

Colin Powell passed away on October 18th he had a profound career. His lessons in Leadership are worth reflecting on as part of his legacy

The central idea of LEAN – that everything should flow from raw material to the customer – came directly from Henry Ford. Ford,

Successful people have identified the skills, talents, and characteristics that enable them to succeed

Are you controlling your schedule or is your customer? but customers want it Faster, Better and Cheaper, modify your schedule.

All people can give is their "Gift of Time" but ultimately they decide who gets that gift ... how welcoming are you in accepting this gift?

Have you Ever ... ? Answer honestly to yourself.

Success relies on respect for people … but what does that actually mean?