Balancing Two Types of Visual Controls Within Lean Management
Some folks may wonder what the heck I mean by “two types.” Within the context of a lean management system, we can make a distinction between visual process performance (VPP) and visual process adherence (VPA).
Count the Bosses–Show the Work
It’s hard to limit your work in progress (WIP) when your boss count exceeds your WIP limit.
Our Customers Know Continuous Improvement, Too
Today’s true tale was told to me by a close friend, and it contains at least two very important messages from which we can learn if we choose. Let me retell my friend’s experience this week, and then we can dig into what we might learn.
Managing Supply Chain Risk in a Complex World
It’s been said that supply chain risk today is riskier than ever before. Why? Well, there are several reasons.