Working notes on getting AI adopted on the floor — the systems, the processes, and the people.
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S.U.C.C.E.S.S. It’s All About Other People
…because leadership is a collaborative process that involves uniting the skills, knowledge, and efforts of a team to achieve a common goal.…
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If You Don’t Have This…..You Are Not Ready To Hire For Culture
Effective onboarding and training programs can help to bridge that gap and ensure that new hires are equipped to succeed in their…
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Daily Management System
his allowed everyone to track their performance and make improvements where necessary. We also provided regular feedback to our hourly team members…
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Unlocking Human Potential: Automation, Standardization, and Organizational Culture
When mundane, repetitive tasks are automated, supervisors are no longer bogged down by the minutiae of day-to-day operations. Instead, they can redirect…
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New Year, New Leader Standard Work (LSW)
When implementing LSW in a production environment, it is important to involve all members of the production team in the process. This…
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4 Rules of Process: Rule #4
If a process is not measured with reliable data, it can be difficult to accurately assess its effectiveness or identify areas for…
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4 Rules of Process: Rule #3
If a process isn’t easy to follow because of various obstacles (problems with equipment, materials, schedules, instructions, etc.) workers will be forced…
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Theory of Constraints Training Pack
Participants in TOC training programs may also learn about how to apply these concepts to real-world business situations, including how to identify…
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The Trust Catalyst: From Storming to Performing
Therefore, it is important for team leaders to foster an environment of trust within the team. This can be achieved through open…
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5 Proven Steps for Effectively Solving Problems
Structured problem-solving is a valuable tool for effectively identifying and addressing problems. It allows for a logical and systematic approach that can…
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Do You Have What It Takes to Scale Your Business in 2023?
(S)caling a business for growth involves expanding the business and increasing its revenue and profitability. This often requires making significant changes to…
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Rethink Your Retention Strategy
“The unfortunate outcome is that the people managers most want to retain feel constrained and become more likely to leave, risking the…
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4 Rules of Process: Rule #2
When we create or update processes and they are not fully understood by the people doing the work, they will find ways…
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4 Rules of Process: Rule #1
“This approach is not unilateral however. It is necessary to play catch ball with those who will be doing the work. This…
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Frustrating – But Not Frustrated
They need a leader to exemplify calmness, decisiveness, and to execute a plan toward the solution. So lead your team to the…
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A Summary of the 4 Rules of Process
“If a process is not clearly defined, it will be up to the individual worker to know how to get the job…
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The Shift Playbook
“How do we know what to improve if we don’t know what’s happening?”
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Smartsheets For Lean Safety Management
A simple form created for the incident management sheet allows inputs for notifications from a desktop, mobile phone, or tablet. No user…
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Kaizen Event Code Of Conduct
The difference between a successful Kaizen event and an unsuccessful one is getting buy-in on these six key items. Downloadable template included.
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Meetings Aren’t Bad, Bad Meetings Are Bad – Part I
Answering these critical 7 Questions will enable you to increase your meeting effectiveness, increase the value proposition, and reduce the time you…
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Meetings Aren’t Bad – Bad Meetings Are Bad Part II
Answering these critical 7 Questions will enable you to increase your meeting effectiveness, increase the value proposition, and reduce the time you…
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DMS 2.0 – Process Flow
Your data displayed is either visible or visual. If the data is displayed and your business is “business as usual” then your…
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Leader Standard Work – PDCA
The art of using LSW as an improvement tool is to be able to read the sheet with your “process” eyes. What…
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Process Innovation An Essential Ingredient of Competitive Advantage – A.T. Kearney
Preeminent innovators are supercharging process innovation to disrupt manufacturing—creating unprecedented value and leapfrogging competitors. Source: Process Innovation An Essential Ingredient of Competitive…
The Operations Bridge 