Lean Thoughts

When something related to Product Integrity and Compliance happens, the first reaction is often ... “Call Quality.”

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.

Chasing Numbers not Widgets

Luck IS a Strategy? Of course it can be. Most likely not the best decision. Unfortunately a strategy more companies are taking than considering other options.

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

Root Cause Analysis supports operations improvements by promoting the problem-solving culture of team communication.