Time studies are a cornerstone of process improvement but doing them right requires more than a stopwatch and a clipboard. Over the years, I’ve learned that proper planning and execution can make all the difference in identifying meaningful opportunities for improvement. Here are some best practices I swear by: 🔍 Define your goals clearly. Before […]
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Debunking Common Process Improvement Myths: Are These Holding Your Business Back?
When I talk to business leaders about improving their processes, I often hear misconceptions that can derail or delay progress. Let’s tackle a few of these myths and uncover the truth that leads to meaningful change. Myth #1: Process improvement is only for manufacturing While process improvement has its roots in manufacturing, its principles—like reducing […]
Five Core Principles of Lean Operations
When researching the topic of process improvement, the results can be overwhelming. I like to use the five core principles of lean operations to create permanent results:
5S: Mastering the Art of Sustaining Order
Usually, the fifth S, Sustain, is the biggest casualty in the work area,
ONE PIECE FLOW
A couple weeks ago, I worked with an assembler on one-piece flow of an item she was assembling. She was batching five at a time. When we started, she told me she had the best system and that there was no way my system was better. By the time we finished, she had changed her […]