Lean Thoughts

you and most of your competitors’ products are capable of delivering the same outcomes at approximately the same cost ... what's your Brand?

A Gallup survey of workers found a dead-even split between “splitters” and “blenders.”

Christmas can be associated with the television specials , and there may be no better-loved program than Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

Suppliers not only contribute to product innovation, they also help manufacturers achieve more effective production processes.

It’s no wonder that most of us never have a chance to improve our speaking skills: We are too busy avoiding it!

A strong attribute within a Great Leader is their ability to just stand and observe. Here is a simple assist.

Proud of my plan I am already starting to celebrate my accomplishments but then I walk into the office and KABOOM

move from PDCA of process to CAPD … Check. Act, Plan, Do which allows you to act tactile and then plan strategic.

Labor is not the issue, it is most likely your process or processes that are impacting your organization.

Call someone back. It could pleasantly shock a customer.

Credit is tightening and no business system can keep pace with the changes in the market. Cash has always been King …

If you struggle with the anxiety that comes with trying to plan what is next for your business, you are not alone.

A successful Strategic Plan not only allows you to outline the direction that you want your business to take

Observe Process and question "Would I want my child to perform this function or even worse make it into a career?"

those businesses that stand out also tend to operate with a heavy dose of tribal knowledge … which other view as a vulnerability

The trust has been broken between employee's and employer's during Covid so no wonder that employee's are seeking a security blanket.

a secret to maintaining a good relationship is to instill the “no counting” rule.

With up to a 49% turnover rate in the certain sectors last year, businesses are straining to attract and retain talent.

here are the top soft skills employers are currently looking for. and then Bring there Soft Skills to the Surface.

Measuring and monitoring “Yield” within your facility can reveal interesting information about how well you utilize your materials and cash.