Lean Philosophies
Andon for all
What is Andon? Andon is a Lean tool that streamlines the process of fixing glitches in the system. It can ...5S Flooring Tips for Warehouses and Manufacturers
A lot of variables come into play when you’re designing or remodeling a warehouse, from using the space efficiently to ...When to use Fuzzy Fault Tree Analysis
In the interest of Root Cause Analysis, sometimes is it feels like there can never be enough to tools. It’s ...Types of Fishbone Diagrams
Identifying a problem is just the beginning. Soon after, you’ll need to identify the cause. There are many ways to ...Will Automation Help Improve Lean Manufacturing
The fourth industrial revolution has made robotics more central than ever to manufacturing. But not every manufacturer has faith in ...Tips to Manage and Engage People in a Lean Event
Hopefully, this blogpost is something you’re reading out of curiosity and not necessity or desperation. However, if you’re in that ...Scientific Thinking: the Catalyst of Decision-Making
It’s 5 pm, and after a painful day at work, you walk into your local hospital’s emergency room complaining of ...Expand the Lean Reach
Are Lean efforts on the manufacturing floor enough to create a culture where every bit of waste in your organization ...Drive Your Own Professional Development
First, know where you want to go. It’s a lot easier to create a plan when you know your destination, ...Put the ED in SMED
Let’s put a new spin on a familiar tool: what if the “E” in SMED stood for Employee? Before we ...
