Lean Thoughts

xperiencing company misalignment as each departments moved forward with its own projection. Our salespeople set revenue goals, our controller had a year-over-year budget, and Operations had its excel sheets and run rates. All three pseudo-forecasts were vastly different. What resulted were overstocks, stock-outs, and unrealistic budgeting. We needed someone to take ownership of the forecast – but who?

Remember that questioning the status quo can lead to new discoveries and a more fulfilling life.

I have something that you don't have, but would definitely appreciate and even perhaps enjoy. I have an almost unrestricted access to Nikola Danaylov my go to Subject Matter Expert (SME) regarding anything AI.

Better, Faster = Cheaper or more appropriate higher customer value and improved margin.

When a company tells me they have gone LEAN, it actually means they have most likely simply given up or stalled. I snicker at programs offering some sort of martial belt of accomplishment or an outright offering of LEAN Certification.

How do we instill lean into our culture and make it part of our company DNA, engaging the whole workforce

Disruptive Technology had to be distinctively different to make an impact.

Creator of your strategic Plan you are not only a forecaster. you are also a Futurist.

another AI Guru in a seminar who quickly advised me that even a mathematical formula is AI.

Duties or Tariffs were first initiated to create a level playing field for external competitors coming onto your home turf.

Manufacturers are masters of improvisation. We’re good at figuring things out on the fly.

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.