"Should he be wearing gloves?" "I think he's fine." On a recent tour of a manufacturing plant, I was reminded of the pivotal role safety...

The concept of a learning mindset is crucial for transforming entire organizations. I have personally seen the remarkable impact a...

Organizations often leap directly into standardizing processes, believing that documented procedures alone will drive consistency and...

In the fast-paced world of operations and manufacturing, there's a constant push for innovation and advancement. Leaders are often eager...

In manufacturing, a common misunderstanding persists: that exploiting utilization in segments of operations (cells, machines) will...

As we approach the end of another year, it’s time for both reflection and action, particularly in the ever-changing field of...

As operational leaders, our ultimate goal is to boost productivity and reduce lead time within our organizations to better serve our...

Most continuous improvement or operational excellence programs that I encounter are very "project focused". A recent business need has...

Walking across the concrete production floor, I look down at my phone. 9:50am, plant review starts in 10 minutes. My eyes scan the aisle...

In Lean we are taught of the seven deadly wastes (or eight depending upon your teacher/coach). The acronym TIMWOOD is often used as a...

A state of flow is the mental state where a person is fully immersed in a feeling, sometimes known as being in the zone. This is...

Social Media has become a primary platform for professional athletes in snowboarding, wakeboarding and surfing to demonstrate their...