Lean Thoughts

But over the past 3 years, we've seen more change than we ever have seen. Here we share 5 important ones:

Lean Methodologies implemented could not deliver their full potential until a CENTER OF TRUTH could be established.

f you had sat on your hands and then instructed the dealer rep to conduct the procedure that you did he would have learned.

SURVIVING BUT NOT THRIVING approach to business AND in mindset growth.

Walking is the biggest cost driver when it comes to warehouse operations and a big detriment to picking efficiency.

The morning became my sanctuary for addressing the immediate challenges that disrupted the smooth flow of our operations.

“How goes my Monday will define how goes my Week!”

Ditch "Command and Control" and learn to embrace "Servant Leadership"

Run out of something? Does the operator will walk somewhere to replenish or use the “HEY” system signaling for a lift truck ? That sucks

he term "chaku chaku" may sound funny to most employees, but it's a serious base line discipline that supports Automation.

Orchestras teach us a lot about business. In an orchestra, each musician plays a distinct instrument, contributing to the whole.

my daily walk in the plant was like navigating an obstacle course ...

To enhance throughput in your business, we need to consider two factors: * Speed * Process time

As the company continues to innovate, many businesses can learn a few supply chain lessons from Ford.

I strongly suggest that you change the Deming cycle to Check, Act, Plan, Do (CAPD)

Meetings are necessary tools – but not in the manner many are run.

Many Product or Process launched using the Hand Grenade methodology.

5S+1 is typically the first tool adopted by organizations as part of their Lean journey, primarily because of the visual impact it creates

Let us replace Inventory with Additive Manufacturing.

10 points to consider before embarking on your LEAN transformation