Exploring Our Industrial Heritage – The Hoover Dam (Part II)

(continued from Part I)

I'm sure by now, you can appreciate the Hoover Dam for it societal contribution. As such, we owe some respect to...

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Exploring Our Industrial Heritage – The Hoover Dam (Part I)

My wife Kelly and I travelled to Nevada this summer to take a tour of the Hoover Dam and we are so glad that we made this journey. We...

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Establishing Lean Culture

Moving the Culture Forward - Stay the course with Lean

In the beginning steps of your lean journey, not everyone will be on board and...

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From Kaizen to Continuous Improvement

Kaizen Kickoff Complete! But now what?

So you are fully committed to your lean implementation and there is nothing that is going to get...

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How to Launch Lean Manufacturing

The Lean ROI 

Lean plants are safer, produce higher quality products, ship product on-time and produce at lower costs than non-lean...

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The Value of a Value Stream Map (VSM)

What is a value stream? A value stream is the flow of all information and materials used to create customer value. This "value" could be...

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Lead with Compassion - Performance

Managing employee performance shouldn't be an emotional experience for a leader. However many managers do get stressed about providing...

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