From Backlog to Flow: Tackling Setup Waste in a Critical Lathe Operation
A large manufacturer and distributor of water flow products faced growing pressure to improve delivery performance.
How a Kaizen Event Unlocked Nearly 20% More Output for a Large Industrial Manufacturer
A cross-functional kaizen event led by Daniel Penn Associates identified a path to nearly 20% higher output for a large industrial manufacturer by improving plant layout, material flow, and point-of-use
What FIFA World Cup Teams Can Teach Companies About Lean Daily Management
Upcoming FIFA events show how elite teams rely on daily management, visual controls, coaching, and rapid problem-solving. Here’s what companies can learn from soccer.
Hidden Capacity in the Curing Process
How a focused Kaizen helped one composites manufacturer meet aggressive growth goals without new equipment.
Manufacturing Facility Expansion Planning: A Practical Guide
Learn the principles and steps that are critical to plan for a facility expansion and process improvements to optimize workflow, efficiency, and scalability.
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.
Shipping and Receiving Efficiency at a Lighting Producer: Faster, Safer, Leaner
The company’s Kaizen team was tasked to evaluate the workflow, identify bottlenecks, idle time, process balance, equipment availability, other measures, and implement a safe, lean process flow.
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