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Ford Posts a Profit 0
- In the News
- November 3, 2009
I usually leave the automotive updates to the automotive experts but I couldn’t resist mentioning this one. Ford, the only Detroit automaker to dodge direct government aid and bankruptcy court, surprised investors with net income of nearly $1 billion in the third quarter and forecast a “solidly profitable” 2011. The automaker cited higher pricing, lower
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Toyota Misconceptions Debunked 0
- In the News, Lean Definition
- October 28, 2009
Mark Graban from the LeanBlog recently posted about an article in Quality Digest that attempts to set the record straight on ten common misconceptions of Toyota. Stewart Anderson’s Ten Common Misconceptions about Toyota The article does a good job of making the point that TPS is really the “Thinking” Production System and not the “Tools”
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Lean, Competition, and the Bear Story 0
- Lean Management
- October 27, 2009
In lean and in business much is often said about growing and improving our organizations so that our competitors will not steal our jobs. This is especially true during these times of global recession. With our recent economic downturn there are more supply lines then there are. All organizations, markets, and industries are and will
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Crisis-driven versus Kaizen-driven Thinking 0
- Lean Management
- October 26, 2009
The global marketplace has created a new game whereby forcing companies and their leaders to change the way they think and operate. The object of this game is to consistently provide even-higher quality products and services at lower costs relative to the quality produced. This is contrary to our societal belief that higher quality must
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Standard Work for Flu Season 0
- Lean in Practice
- October 23, 2009
With the start of flu season in the northern hemisphere and the growing concerns about H1N1 Flu companies and individuals are looking at ways to prevent the spread of infection. Proper education, simple prevention techniques, and limited exposure around sick people have been recommended. I recently observed a form of standard work displayed at the
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Simple Visual in Hockey to Curb Violence 0
- Lean in Practice
- October 20, 2009
My oldest son has been skating for a few years and started playing competitive ice hockey on a team this year. On the back of the opposing team’s jerseys was a simple visual we all recognize, a stop sign. This simple visual on the back of the jersey is a great way to make players
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