During the 1980's the principles of lean thinking took hold in US manufacturing. The existing techniques of manufacturing were questioned as the
[VIDEO] The TAKT Time of Manufacturing
Takt time is the pace of production that aligns production with customer demand. Simply put, it is how fast you need to manufacture product in order
Lean Six Sigma Partnership Explained
One of the most common questions in quality circles is what is the difference between Lean and Six Sigma. The term Lean Six Sigma is often more
[VIDEO] Understanding Lean Six Sigma
Is it Six Sigma or Lean Six Sigma? What is Lean then? These can be some of the most confusing questions that can be asked when trying to understand
[VIDEO] Breaking the Rules On the Way Up
Are we really preparing leaders for the future? For decades, leadership styles have been cut from the same mold. The way you act, interact and even
[VIDEO] What Are You Willing to Give Up?
Breaking down silos and digging out the old entrenched habits in an organization can be a painful challenge. It really does take grit and
[VIDEO] The Developments That Inspired TPS
What were the historical events that led to the birth of the Toyota Production System (TPS)? Tracing the history back to Eli Whitney and the concept
Accountability: Neither Give or Accept Excuses
"Leaders inspire accountability through their ability to accept responsibility before they place blame." • Courtney Lynch We all attend meetings
Root Cause Analysis (RCA) – Identifying the Real Problem for Results
The core of root cause analysis (RCA) is to properly identify the underlying problems of an issue. It is one of the most widely used retrospective