How to immunize your supply chain from global crises
The COVID-19 pandemic will continue to affect every part of society. While governments are rushing to contain its spread during this global crisis, manufacturers must satisfy customer demand while ensuring health, quality, and
Lean Practices for Government Organizations
Government entities that truly apply lean thinking to their operations and processes can realize significant and sustainable benefits.
Understanding Preventive & Predictive Maintenance
If you ask ten people what their definition of Preventive Maintenance is, you will get ten different answers. The tasks range from very simple to fairly complex. What's more, the
Applying Soccer Discipline to Your Company’s Lean Daily Management
In a world of rapidly changing customer demands, your organization’s lean daily management activities and the game of soccer have much in common.
Dreading the Next FDA inspection?
If you’re responsible for pharma manufacturing operations - examine these six factors in your pharmaceutical facility’s process definition and controls.
Baseball and Operational Excellence
“Baseball is a simple game. You throw the ball. You catch the ball. You field the ball.” – Durham Bulls coach Larry Hockett, from the movie Bull Durham.
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.
What’s Missing in Your Hospital’s Maintenance Organization
Regardless of the industry, you’re in, effective planning and scheduling can have a profound impact on your maintenance organization‘s productivity.