Content by Willie L. Carter
Obstacles to Process ImprovementUnderstand and focus your efforts by using the right metrics
Tue, 05/08/2018 - 12:03
Becoming a process-focused organization requires a sustained effort, and for most industrial and service organizations that is a difficult task. Failure to improve the performance of your processes leads to a failure to improve the organization and…
Lean: Time Management vs. Cost ManagementRedesigning your organization around lean thinking
Wed, 02/21/2018 - 12:02
What differentiates a lean-thinking organization from a traditional one? Basically, the lean-thinking organization is grounded in the answers to two simple questions: “What do my customers value?” And, “What organization and work processes inside…
A Lean Office Eliminates Waste and Saves TimeLean goes way beyond the shop floor.
Wed, 06/23/2010 - 15:29
Higher customer expectations, cost-cutting pressures, thinner margins, and shorter lead times are some of the daily challenges that organizations face. A management system built around lean processes enables companies to achieve operational…