How to Keep New Year’s Resolutions with a Personal PDCA (Plan, Do, Check, Act)
It’s okay to admit you are feeling a bit of anxiety. Maybe even a hint of dread. The New Year is upon us, and with it all the optimism about …
It’s okay to admit you are feeling a bit of anxiety. Maybe even a hint of dread. The New Year is upon us, and with it all the optimism about …
Being busy can feel like you are getting things done – even if you feel overwhelmed every day. However, the “overwhelmed” part is probably where you need to focus your …
California-based medical device company Cardiva Medical has been recognized for operational excellence by The Shingo Institute, an award given to companies that show a commitment to operational excellence at all …
A leader in the fields of continuous process improvement and operational excellence, Shigeo Shingo taught thousands of engineers at Toyota the Toyota Production System, influenced the creation of Kaizen and …
Written by: Jesse Allred Visual management, or visual control, can help create a solid foundation for 5S projects. The philosophy of 5S represents a way of thinking to better organize …
Lean Deployment and Hoshin Kanri Help Organizations Find “True North”
Muda, Mura and Muri: The Three Areas of Waste Companies Should Work to Eliminate
A New Zealand company has developed a software system that uses artificial intelligence in agile project management – an innovation that could bridge the gap between physical and electronic Kanban …
Can a process improvement methodology most famously applied to the auto industry help spinal cord surgeons provide better care for their patients? Lean Six Sigma tools and techniques can be …
In an age of modern sports where the playing field is more level than ever and competition fiercer, it’s worth contemplating the success of the Golden State Warriors and New …