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"Responsible" or "Accountable"
In Lean Management and continuous improvement, the concepts of "responsibility" and "accountability" are often misunderstood or...
Chad Bareither
5 days ago3 min read
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Back to Basics: The Overlooked Power of Mastering Fundamentals in Lean Management
In the fast-paced world of operations and manufacturing, there's a constant push for innovation and advancement. Leaders are often eager...
Chad Bareither
Mar 132 min read
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The Journey to Unveiling Manufacturing Operations for True Transformation
In manufacturing, a common misunderstanding persists: that exploiting utilization in segments of operations (cells, machines) will...
Chad Bareither
Feb 144 min read
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Make Your Manufacturing Flow with Strategic Buffers
In fast-paced manufacturing environments, managing the flow of operations effectively is crucial for success. The ability to maintain an...
Chad Bareither
Jan 143 min read
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#ImproveLESS ... using a 90-Day Plan to Pursue Strategy
As we approach the end of another year, it’s time for both reflection and action, particularly in the ever-changing field of...
Chad Bareither
Dec 17, 20243 min read
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The Balance Between Analysis and Bias for Action in Operations
As operational leaders, our ultimate goal is to boost productivity and reduce lead time within our organizations to better serve our...
Chad Bareither
Nov 14, 20243 min read
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Information Flow - How Daily Management Promotes Efficient and Effective Decision Making
Flow of ... Information? At its core, information flow means sharing important data and insights throughout an organization. For...
Chad Bareither
Oct 14, 20243 min read
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Cultivating a Productive Business Culture
Your business success and scale isn't solely about products or services; it's about the people and the culture. Your business culture is...
Chad Bareither
Sep 19, 20242 min read
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Daily Management is Information Flow
As leaders in competitive industries like medical devices and pharmaceuticals, it is crucial to have a clear understanding of your...
Chad Bareither
Aug 13, 20242 min read
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The Value of Small Steps
During a recent client engagement, leadership expressed the desire to improve efficiency. They felt the work could get done faster. We...
Chad Bareither
Jul 14, 20242 min read
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To be, or Not to be Productive
The question of "productivity" looms large in most sectors. Productivity, or Efficiency, is a measure of output per resources for input. ...
Chad Bareither
Jun 14, 20242 min read
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What is your 'culture' eating for breakfast?
It is said that "culture eats strategy for breakfast." Implying that a great strategy, a great plan starts off destined to fail. In the...
Chad Bareither
May 15, 20242 min read
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Willingness to Sell
From the Harvard Business Review article "Eliminate Strategic Overload"[1] the author puts forward two crucial drivers of value:...
Chad Bareither
Apr 15, 20243 min read
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Building Organizational Resilience
In today's dynamic landscape of the industry, the ability to withstand and recover from challenges is paramount. Whether it's navigating...
Chad Bareither
Mar 18, 20243 min read
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Process, Process, Process
Greetings, fellow enthusiasts of continuous improvement! As we embark on another exploration of the dynamic realm of business...
Chad Bareither
Feb 13, 20242 min read
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"Entropy - Things fall apart if you let ‘em." - Harlan Bareither
My grandfather graduated from University of Illinois with a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering then enlisted in the United States...
Chad Bareither
Jan 15, 20242 min read
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Your Business Plan for 2024
The new year is fast approaching, and with it will come new challenges and opportunities for your businesses regardless of sizes and...
Chad Bareither
Dec 11, 20234 min read
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The Key to Lasting Success
Title: Sustaining Improvements in Lean Manufacturing: The Key to Lasting Success In today's business world, efficiency isn't just...
Chad Bareither
Nov 16, 20232 min read
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Less is More
In a world where busyness has become both a humble brag and an existential reassurance, we often find ourselves overwhelmed by our...
Chad Bareither
Oct 16, 20233 min read
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Unlocking Business Success: My Journey on the Yeukai Business Show
Hello, everyone! I am excited to share that I recently had the honor of being a guest on the Yeukai Business Show. It was an incredible...
Chad Bareither
Sep 15, 20232 min read
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