The Power of Intentionality: How to Sustain Continuous Improvement and Maximize Efficiency
Companies that embed intentionality into their operations—through structured problem-solving, clear accountability, and cultural reinforcement—see long-term success.
Lean Training and Kaizen Events
We are excited to lead Lean and Kaizen events to support lean and continuous improvement for an architectural lighting designer and manufacturer.
The Chocolate Elephant
How do you eat a chocolate elephant? Well, the answer is easy and well-known – one bite at a time. The same is true when nibbling away at reducing lead
Components manufacturer streamlines the movement of parts, reduces idle time by more than 50%
By creating new workflows for support processes, the team eliminated nearly 740,000 feet per year of travel distance to move parts.
How Lean Practices Mirror Olympic Training
Your company’s Lean and continuous improvement teams drive organizational growth and excellence. While their critical role may often go unnoticed, these teams share traits with the world’s most elite athletes.
Part II: Set-Up Reduction for the Inserting Machines
Printing operation employees dramatically boost output and reduce scrap with set-up reduction events that improve flow, standardize work, and slash waste.
Apply a Lean Lens to Your Production Challenges
Daniel Penn Associates (DPA) is helping a large components producer apply a Lean lens to the production challenges that accompany their explosive growth.
Part I: Bindery Machine Baseline and Goals
Printing operation employees dramatically boost output and reduce scrap with set-up reduction events that improve flow, standardize work, and slash waste.
What it Really Takes to Control Inventory
Inventory control plays a critical role in manufacturing facilities. Proper spare parts management can reduce downtime, and increase profit margins.