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.
How Process Excellence and Condition Monitoring Work Together to Extend Asset Life and Reduce Costs
Discover effective strategies to extend asset life, minimize unplanned downtime, and optimize your capital investments.
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.
Hidden Capacity in the Curing Process
How a focused Kaizen helped one composites manufacturer meet aggressive growth goals without new equipment.
Operating Efficiency and Lean Management Support
We’re providing lean management support to a supplier of integrated fluid management systems for fire prevention, water utilities, irrigation, and industrial applications.
SMARTSIZE Your Organization for Optimal Performance
In the age of exploding AI, are you right-sizing headcount, or smart-sizing your organization?
The ‘Quick & Dirty’ About OEE
Much has been written about Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) but it is too useful not to revisit some of the key points.
Cut Waste & Energy Use with Connecticut’s PRIME Program
Daniel Penn Associates helps manufacturers implement Lean techniques that result in significant energy savings by reducing cost per unit produced.
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.