Understanding CI Strategically
Too many companies leave Continuous Improvement at the Shop Floor. Taking CI to the enterprise is the smart move.
Understanding CI Tactically
Most people think of improvement with LSS as happening on the shop floor with an eye towards increasing throughput and/or reducing costs.
Human OEE
One of the things I love most about working in Manufacturing is seeing all of the creative ways people and companies find to measure processes and performance.
Lean Six Sigma
I was recently reading through the Association for Manufacturing Excellence (AME) forum and came across a thread titled “What is Lean Six Sigma?”
Value Add vs. Non-Value Add: The Power of One Question
A few weeks ago, I was faced with the daunting task of moving across the United States with my family of four, two cats, a litter box, and everything we own in our Toyota Sienna minivan.
Continuous Improvement: Expectations vs. Reality
In this post, I will dive into some of the expectations that tend to become a pitfall for many companies starting their lean journey.
What to Look for in a Lean Consultant
How many times have you heard this kind of comment from friends, colleagues, and business acquaintances- “I just hired a Consultant, and they are the worst ever!”
Operations SOS: OEE, Common Problems, and Common Solutions
How do manufacturing companies define success? Although that is a loaded question with many possible answers, I want to focus on the productivity side of manufacturing. Manufacturing companies live and die by productivity rates.
How to Get the Most Out of Your Consultant
So you’ve decided to bring in a consultant to provide particular expertise, but are you effectively using all the resources that your consultant brings to the engagement?
Lead the People & Manage the Process
Last week, Supply Chain Now Radio hosted The Effective Syndicate President and Founder, Beau Groover, as he presented the webinar, “Lead the People – Manage the Process.”
