Sales are on the rise, backlogs are growing, and additional capacity is needed before late orders start piling up. The team should be able to fulfill all orders on time but is only completing about 75% of the daily schedule on average. More overtime is scheduled, and more promises are made that the overtime will […]
As a competitive cyclist and coach, I know that athletes need to spend time training in the areas that they want to improve. Carving time out of a busy schedule can be challenging for athletes training for an event or personal best, but it isn’t uncommon for recreational athletes to spend 6-8 hours per week […]
If you have spent any time around Lean Manufacturing, you have likely learned about the 7 Wastes, and quite possibly have heard about Gemba walks too. These are two of the most effective concepts available to leaders in the realm of continuous improvement, and in this post, I will share how to apply these concepts […]
