Banking’s Tech v. Touch Challenge (and what to do about it)
Technology should be deployed wherever it can create efficiencies and assist in the customer experience.
An Operational Nod to Anthony Bourdain
Sometimes operational lessons get reinforced by unexpected players. This one begins with a story surrounding the late great Anthony Bourdain.
Operational Excellence and Energy Efficiency for Manufacturers
Daniel Penn Associates helps manufacturers implement Lean techniques that result in significant energy savings by reducing cost per unit produced.
What’s Missing in Your Maintenance Organization?
Regardless of the industry, you’re in, effective planning and scheduling can have a profound impact on your maintenance organization‘s productivity.
Facilities Maintenance for Public Housing is More Than Just Maintaining Buildings
Facilities maintenance organizations must create and actively manage a comprehensive plan to reduce unnecessary costs and maintain quality.
Lean’s Two Key Ingredients
The rising cost of doing business is challenging us all to find ways to work more efficiently. Lean programs usually begin with good intentions...
How to get OCM Right: Questions and Steps to Lasting Change
Is your business contemplating operational change? Most organizational change programs fail is they don’t take thoughts and emotions into account.
What’s Your Maintenance Strategy?
Maintenance strategy doesn’t enter our non-technical brains unless it directly affects our productivity and well-being. The 5 basic maintenance strategies.
How to Boost Manufacturing Productivity
Organizations that apply lean thinking to their operations and processes can realize significant and sustainable productivity benefits.