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The ability for healthcare workers to make split-second decisions with the help of visual cues could mean life or death for a patient. This means,
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The Pareto Principle is often called the 80/20 rule because it is a visual representation that separates the "vital few from the trivial many". It is
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The Measure Phase is the second phase in the Six Sigma Define-Measure-Analyze-Improve-Control (DMAIC) methodology. In a previous post, we discussed
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It rains on all of us. The question is how we respond to adversity. At some point, each of us will face adversity - whether it be in our personal
Book Review: The Visual Factory
This book is for relevant for all Lean Manufacturing Consultants interested in 5S, visual management systems, visual workplace, or interested in
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My kids have been in school now for about a two weeks. So, the whole back to school shopping thing is still all-too fresh in my mind. Which is why
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I quickly finished a complimentary copy of of The Best Service is no Service by David Jaffe and Bill Price. In general, I think the book is good; it
Old Spice Guy: 5 Lean Thinking Lessons
We can find lean thinking almost everywhere - yes, even from the Old Spice Guy. Below are 5 lessons that all lean thinkers, six sigma practitioners,