Lean Thoughts

With many organizations now struggling with inventory glut and overstocked warehouses, could the lean operating model be making a comeback?

All processes and categories are not immune to Kaizen.

Christmas can be associated with the television specials , and there may be no better-loved program than Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

Suppliers not only contribute to product innovation, they also help manufacturers achieve more effective production processes.

15 simple questions about the sustainable practices of your company.

It’s no wonder that most of us never have a chance to improve our speaking skills: We are too busy avoiding it!

A strong attribute within a Great Leader is their ability to just stand and observe. Here is a simple assist.

Proud of my plan I am already starting to celebrate my accomplishments but then I walk into the office and KABOOM

move from PDCA of process to CAPD … Check. Act, Plan, Do which allows you to act tactile and then plan strategic.

Labor is not the issue, it is most likely your process or processes that are impacting your organization.

Call someone back. It could pleasantly shock a customer.

Credit is tightening and no business system can keep pace with the changes in the market. Cash has always been King …

Vehicles are easy to build while still being complex … and at the base it is all about how you manage component replenishment.

If you struggle with the anxiety that comes with trying to plan what is next for your business, you are not alone.

"There’s a Link Between Effective Leadership and Getting Enough Sleep. In our hyper-connected, 24/7 world, many of us are losing sleep.

one of your most critical responsibilities as a leader is to determine what the top priorities are for both the company and yourself.

A successful Strategic Plan not only allows you to outline the direction that you want your business to take

By making sure people “stay busy” you are depriving yourself of information you must have to make rational management decisions.

Observe Process and question "Would I want my child to perform this function or even worse make it into a career?"

Right-brained people are often misfits