|
Here you will find a host of information providing insights into operational excellence and innovation suitable for a range of industries and experience levels.
To consistently drive top-line growth, leaders must commit to a disciplined and creative focus on meeting today’s market challenges while strengthening capabilities for future competitive mastery. It’s a matter of keeping the core business running optimally without losing sight of what’s on the horizon—and being prepared for and open to “creative destruction.”
Read more
What’s the center stage of lean management?
The “gemba” is, of course. That’s the “real place” where work is happening, where value is being created. That’s the focal point of improvement, of lean thinking and action.
Last month saw another round of graduates from our Lean Manager for Services Certification held on the campus of The Ohio State University. Instructor and Executive Partner of Productivity Inc., Catherine Converset, spent a few minutes with us recently to talk about implementing lean in service and administrative functions.
Read more
TPM’s integral role, with 5 takeaways to guide your strategy.
Most business owners and general managers recognize just how critically important proper equipment maintenance is, particularly in an asset-oriented work environment.
The term “hacking” usually brings to mind the activities of rogue computer programmers with bad intentions working to breach the security of a network. In that context, a “hackathon” might sound like a race to see who can be best and fastest intruder.
Read moreOur most popular resources
Lean is all about learning and the Gemba Walk provides a perfect learning platform. Use the Gemba Walk for more than just an audit. Use it as a way to teach employees at all levels the basics of continuous improvement.
Read moreDavid Paino from Brian Maskell Associates discusses the differences between traditional accounting and Lean accounting with Karl Wadensten of "The Lean Nation" AM790 radio broadcast. An overview which looks into the differences between the two approaches and how Lean accounting seeks to obtain "actionable" information from accounting in order to maximize flow; creating different assumptions about profit and using this to create an alternative business map.
Read moreWe frequently hear the term “servant leader” used to describe an ideally “enlightened” manager or executive. People who instinctively welcome the idea of servant leadership often see it as a sort of inverted management pyramid, with executives supporting the rest of the organization.
Read moreLots of exciting things going on at Productivity Inc.! Keep a lookout for our new public workshop, Daily Management System (DMS), debuting in Spring 2020...
Read more
Safety, already a top priority for every organization, has become even more critical with the onslaught of the Coronavirus.
Read more
Virtual Consultant-Led Training
In this 2-hour virtual training, learn how Lean applies in all laboratory environments and how it is implemented to enhance overall performance.
By implementing Heijunka, organizations are able to build to customer demand by type/product, spreading out production evenly throughout the day.
Discover how Herman Miller employed elements of Business Model Innovation to successfully develop and introduce a new product to a market they hadn’t previously served.
Read more