Some of the biggest opportunities is in providing a solution to the problems that people either miss or can't articulate - or, don't even recognize as
Taiichi Ohno Quotes: Let the Student Answer His Own Question
In a previous Book Review of The Toyota Mindset, I promised to highlight each chapter of that book, showing actual stories from those who associated
Taiichi Ohno Quotes: Wastes Hide, Disclose all Mistakes
Enna Publishing was kind enought to send me a The Toyota Mindset, written by Yoshihito Wakamatsu, one of Taiichi Ohno's early employees. In that book,
Chasing Value or Chasing Costs
Groupon Chases Costs Not Value. Let me explain. Groupon is the hot collective buying site that provides local merchants access to a massive
Kaizen for Personal Improvement
In general, Kaizen is manifested in an organization via the following characteristics: Total company involvement Small improvements, but many of
Shoulders of Giants: Walter Shewhart
On this episode of "Shoulders of Giants", we remember Walter Shewhart. Walter Andrew Shewhart (pronounced like "shoe-heart", March 18, 1891 - March
Lean Fulfillment and Packaging
The typical consumer packaged goods manufacturing process goes through the following steps: Procure Material Manufacture Product Ship to
Everyday Poka-Yoke: Baby Stroller Fail
My wife found this ad in a local newspaper that was both amusing and dangerous. But, it presented a great opportunity to implement
Lean Manufacturing Guide Easy Reference
For people or organizations just starting on their lean journey, there are concepts, jargon, and worldview that are new and are hard to remember.