Posts in category Off The Wall

From Toyota to Smokeless Fire Pits: The Benefits of Just-in-Time Production

Six Sigma expert and author Tina Agustiady has seen plenty of things – “the good, the bad and the ugly” – in her career that focuses on teaching both university …

It’s okay to admit you are feeling a bit of anxiety. Maybe even a hint of dread. The New Year is upon us, and with it all the optimism about …

Being busy can feel like you are getting things done – even if you feel overwhelmed every day. However, the “overwhelmed” part is probably where you need to focus your …

A leader in the fields of continuous process improvement and operational excellence, Shigeo Shingo taught thousands of engineers at Toyota the Toyota Production System, influenced the creation of Kaizen and …

It turns out that man’s best friend can benefit from one of man’s best process improvement methodologies. The Humane Society for Greater Savannah in Georgia, looking for a way to …

Process improvement is not a one-size-fits-all idea. Every business is unique, with unique needs and systems and processes. A manufacturer with 30 warehouses spread across three continents has very specific …

In an age of modern sports where the playing field is more level than ever and competition fiercer, it’s worth contemplating the success of the Golden State Warriors and New …

Banks, like most American institutions, are in the business of making money. But they’re a little different than most institutions, because they earn cash by… dealing in cash. Money isn’t …

A Lean Sensei Brings Mastery to Solving Process Challenges