The Importance of Productivity
Productivity matters. It matters a lot. Yet it often seems that folks talk about productivity but don’t do anything about it.
Lessons From Mt. Stupid
A few years ago, I was asked to conduct a workshop, deliver a keynote, and chair a three-day conference on manufacturing process excellence in Europe, produced by the Process Excellence Network (PEX
Telling Production What to Do
How would you like to go hands-free, maintain visual focus, and save time? These are just some of the benefits of using voice command to control machinery.
Toyota Kata: A Lean Strategy for Keeping Up With the Pace of Change
‘Why are our changeovers taking so long?”
Who Invented the Pareto Chart?
When I first learned quality improvement back in 1989 at Florida Power and Light, the consultants who trained us taught a very specific way to draw a Pareto chart.
Using Data Science to Optimize Inventory in Retail
Do you know what a retailer and a tightrope walker have in common? They both have to balance. For the tightrope walker, the logic is clear. But what’s the balance that a retailer is looking for?
Supporting a Lean Culture and Quality Management in the Digital Age
According to a report by PwC, industrial sectors worldwide plan to invest $900 billion in Industry 4.0 each year. Despite these growing technology investments, only a few technologies are significantly mature to drive measurable quality impacts.
What Is Total Productive Maintenance?
Lean manufacturing is a philosophy focused on maximizing productivity and eliminating waste while creating a quality product.
Risk Management in Lean Manufacturing
In the world of risk management, maintenance of mission-critical equipment drives priorities and budgets. It is the ultimate test of proactive maintenance and smart decision making.