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Happy Memorial Day 2022!0
- Other
- May 30, 2022
Many celebrate the long Memorial Day weekend with barbecues and family get-togethers, but Memorial Day is so much more than a chance to kick off the summer months. At its heart, Memorial Day marks a thoughtful day of observance, centered on remembering and thanking the millions of Americans in uniform who gave their lives for
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Lean Quote: Success is Found in Your Daily Routine0
- Lean Quote
- May 27, 2022
On Fridays I will post a Lean related Quote. Throughout our lifetimes many people touch our lives and leave us with words of wisdom. These can both be a source of new learning and also a point to pause and reflect upon lessons we have learned. Within Lean active learning is an important aspect on
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FAST Diagram: The Function Analysis System Technique0
- VAVE
- May 25, 2022
Previously, I shared the six step of value engineering to systematically improve the value of a products. Within the functional analysis phase (step 2) a FAST (Function Analysis Systems Technique) diagram can be used to deepen the teams understanding of all the functions within the scope of study. The technique uses “How-Why” logic to help
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Get Aligned With OARRs0
- Lean Management, Lean Office
- May 23, 2022
Effective meetings require careful planning and management. Preparing for a meeting involves more than reserving a room, setting up a few chairs and plugging in the coffee. Thinking through the basics of the meeting will help cement a successful effort when the simple acronym O.A.R.R.’s is employed. O. Desired Outcomes: If a meeting is needed
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Lean Quote: Fuel Coaching Conversation0
- Leadership
- May 20, 2022
On Fridays I will post a Lean related Quote. Throughout our lifetimes many people touch our lives and leave us with words of wisdom. These can both be a source of new learning and also a point to pause and reflect upon lessons we have learned. Within Lean active learning is an important aspect on
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13th Blog Anniversary0
- A Lean Journey
- May 18, 2022
Another milestone. Not sure if this is unlucky since it is 13 but I’ll take it. Tomorrow marks the 13th year publishing articles on A Lean Journey Blog. I’d like to think that I turned my naïve endeavor to share learning along my own journey into a successful contribution in the Lean community. As I
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Put People Before Profits for Success0
- Respect For People
- May 16, 2022
Every business must focus on the bottom line. No company survives without profits, of course. But if the bottom line or some other performance becomes the only priority, the consequences can be damaging over time, with the stage set for everything from internal resistance to lying and other behavior that can end up damaging the
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Lean Quote: Improve Engagement With 1-on-1 Meetings0
- Leadership, Lean Quote
- May 13, 2022
On Fridays I will post a Lean related Quote. Throughout our lifetimes many people touch our lives and leave us with words of wisdom. These can both be a source of new learning and also a point to pause and reflect upon lessons we have learned. Within Lean active learning is an important aspect on
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Simple Engineering Solutions with Karakuri Kaizen0
- Lean in Practice
- May 11, 2022
Manufacturers across the nation are looking for faster, more efficient ways to streamline processes and production. While automation seems to be top of mind for most, it’s also an expensive investment that some may not be ready to take on. Luckily, there are other solutions you can implement to improve your manufacturing facility’s efficiency. Karakuri
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