Lean Thoughts

The Water Spider position is often confused with a simple material handler or an entry level "go fetch" person.

Validate, Validate, Validate ... In God we trust, all others bring data.

There are two basic paths to achieving quick changeover. I call them, organizational and mechanical

In this article, I share 5 5 Toyota principles that turn businesses around like clockwork and how to apply them to your business.

If their organizations is not working at a fever  pace nothing is being accomplished.  This can be a significant error of judgment.

You have hired PROFESSIONALS, you need to provide them a PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENT for them to deliver PROFESSIONAL RESULTS!

Why is cadence important?  If you ignore it … it can dramatically add days to your process lead-time invisibly

EBITDA, It's simply your business performance without the noise.

Here is the introduction to some AI Large Language Model along with features, capabilities and strengths.

It’s been proven time and again that when organizations are unable or unwilling to adapt they simply cannot survive in the long term.

Immersive technology serves as an umbrella term encompassing experiences that meld the real world with digital and/or simulated elements.

Key Performance Indicators (KPI) are put in place to insure that sites, departments or teams are meeting the overall organizational objectiv

Forecasts should always be considered incorrect, even though a stopped clock will be correct twice per day.

The recent buzz around Trump’s proposed tariffs has many Canadian businesses—and their American counterparts—feeling uneasy.

From the role of AI in shaping our lives to the impact of genetics, robotics, nanotechnology, 3D printing, and life extension,

Maybe they fear if they train the team they will leave, but worse is if you don't train them and they stay !

business process improvement (BPI) strategy is one such opportunity to improve the way your business works and expedite desired outcomes.

Use this sheet to observe and document Lean Practices in use and potential opportunities.

Outline Ohno‟s 8 conditions for flow manufacturing;

I appreciate your concern as a KPI it should also be acting as a contingent trigger for action.