Let's just be frank. Americans are unhappy at work! Recent surveys indicate that 70% of then American work force are disengaged. That means that out
Are You Administratively LEAN? 3 Steps to a Lean Office
You know that your shop floor is extremely lean. It is efficiency in motion and something to be emulated across your industry. The real question is:
A Common Sense Approach with the 5S Tool
It is said that performance is related to housekeeping and workplace organization. It is a first step to improving operating results. The 5S Tool is a
Setting the Standard for Lean Quality in Healthcare
We define the word standard as a level of quality or attainment. In the practice of the Lean methodology, that carries significant weight and high
What About Value Stream Mapping?
Value Stream Mapping (VSM) is a crucial method in Lean Management. It is intended to analyze the current state, and design a future state, for a
Gemba Walks: Do You Walk the Walk?
Do you walk the walk or are you all talk? Understanding Gemba and the true purpose of Gemba Walks is crucial. Gemba is where the work is done or
Can You Handle Disruption?
Don't make waves! Just keep doing it the way we always have. We just cannot handle the disruption amongst the staff if we make that change. How
What is Your Emphasis?
Business loves catchphrases and labels. That especially applies to improvement methodologies. So many refer to these methodologies as Six Sigma, when
Did You Wash Your Hands? Lean Six Sigma Asks Tough Questions
In a hospital or healthcare facility, this question creates a great deal of concern across all levels of the organization. Research clearly shows that