Obeya – The Lean War Room
What is an Obeya? An Obeya room is a major component of Lean manufacturing and Lean-thinking strategies. Originally stemming from the Toyota Production System (TPS),…
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Product Quality – How can it be better Controlled?
What Drives Product Quality? Quality of products is imperative in just about any business, though its importance changes with a variety of factors. One of…
Reducing Waste – Improving Margins vs. Increasing Perceived Customer Value
Reducing Waste and Cutting Costs to Improve Profit? We all know that there a lot – and I mean a whole lot – of factors…
5S The Best Lean Starting Point? Yep, And Here’s Why
Why 5S first? Let’s be honest, there are many discussions out there such as 5S Lean groups on LinkedIn and other professional sites which sometimes…
5 Things You should Know about Six Sigma Belts
5 Key Items about Six Sigma Belts If you are promoting the Six Sigma methodologies in your facility, you have likely heard a lot about…
Visual Mapping Strategies, A Mess of Options
Visual Mapping and Flow Charts Ever wondered what the differences between things like flow charts and process maps were? Are they actually different at all…
A Tale of Two Theories – LEAN or Six Sigma
A Tale of Two Theories Have you heard the term ‘Lean Six Sigma’? Of course you have. But wait! Did you know that ‘Lean’ and…
These Are The Best Ways To Improve Your Lean Efforts
For most businesses these days, Lean Six Sigma is an extremely common business practice to be implemented, but it isn’t always as easy as certain…
Key Ingredients for the Success of a Continuous Improvement Team
The Must-Have Guide To Creating A Stellar Continuous Improvement Program The idea of continual improvement is one that underlies nearly all modern manufacturing philosophy, especially…
How to Implement a New Safety Sign System
All workplaces should have safety signage, and every so often those signs need an update. Maybe the signs are outdated or worn. Maybe their instructions…