Lean Thoughts

whether a product or service should be dual sourced. Before we explore the merits of both let us first place the provider in the proper context.

I LOVE my Suppliers, I mean really LOVE them, so much so I am constantly wanting to hire them .

Whether you’re in retail, service or manufacturing, it is all about CASH! As much as things change… the one constant measurement of a successful business is the amount of positive cash flow generated.

Some people are placed into Leadership positions but that does not make them a Leader until they have amassed a group of loyal followers.

Standard Work. My immediate response, was no friggin way !! No body is going to control every minute of my day by telling what to do, when to do it and why?

Why Does Mission Matter? 

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.

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

If we view problems as opportunities that are causing variation within our process we need to use the proper methodology.

Before you start on any Problem Solving journey focus on your Problem Statement with only one (1) Object and one (1) Deviation or you are ju