Lean, from a workerā€™s perspective, is all about working smarter, not harder, with a focus on eliminating waste and improving efficiency. At ...
The 5 Whys technique involves asking "Why?" repeatedlyā€”typically five timesā€”to identify the root cause of a problem. The number five isnā€™t r...
Providing positive feedback to an employee is easy, right? Smiles and emotional high-fives are exchanged, while everyone feels warm and fuzz...
Manufacturing relies on clear, compliant, and accurate operating procedures.Ā These documents are the backbone of consistency, minimizing er...
My Interview with Gary Goodluck
I had the opportunity to interview a plant Chemical Engineer recently. For the sake of anonymity I'll call ...
What is at the Root of Conflicting Objectives?
Over the course of my career, Iā€™ve been involved with the Annual Objective Process for decad...
If you want to maximize success within the structure of a manufacturing company simply focus on two roles: the sales role and the machine op...
