Lean Thoughts

Douglas the manager of a high-end appliance maker decided to advise me that all we produced was crap.

To enhance throughput in your business, we need to consider two factors: * Speed * Process time

Yokoten as a concept is incredibly powerful and effective, implementing it as a core concept is very difficult

As the company continues to innovate, many businesses can learn a few supply chain lessons from Ford.

I strongly suggest that you change the Deming cycle to Check, Act, Plan, Do (CAPD)

Meetings are necessary tools – but not in the manner many are run.

Many Product or Process launched using the Hand Grenade methodology.

How does a Leader come into a company as large as Ford - with its , multiple product lines, and international operations -stay aligned?

Let’s explore what a robust succession plan is, including identifying and developing internal talent.

High achievers seem to always get so much done in so little time. How do they do it?

Migrating to using a kanban system?

10 points to consider before embarking on your LEAN transformation

Operations are the first to apply Lean because that is where “Waste” is typically the most visible.

Cadence being the gait that needs to be observed with your information and communication flow and the repeatability of tasks.

What is my problem with Value Steam Mapping (VSM)?

I really need to blame my MOM for providing me with that LEAN DNA marker.

Decades of outsourcing have created shortages in a wide range of industries that make North America vulnerable to rogue countries like China

a Lean Environment is where ... Amazing Robust Processes can be staffed with Mediocre People !!!

something happens that gives an employee his or her first inkling that they may have made a mistake signing on with your organization.

QRQC is described as a quick and comprehensive problem-solving process