A workflow bottleneck is pretty easy to identify in that it leads to a loss of productivity as the requests for work outweigh the team's ability to process those orders. This can happen even though every team member is working to full capacity, making it essential to have a strategy for dealing with this [...]
Organizational development professionals are often called upon to perform audits of various processes. These experts are looking for ways to improve efficiencies among common production areas. Lean production and management systems offer a variety of methods for improving manufacturing and production processes. One such method is called a pull system. A pull system is [...]
The onslaught of COVID-19 has meant that almost no business model this year will meet the 2020 goals it created for itself. Growth targets, production levels and bottom-line profits have all been pushed off track, in some cases radically. That has CEOs and managers scrambling for strategies. It has also made “lean management” the [...]
Managing employees in the best of economies is a tough task. People management becomes much more difficult during periods of furloughs, layoffs, and high unemployment rates. Leaders are tasked with increasing productivity even with a drastically reduced staff. These tips offer effective techniques for those practicing lean management. Communicate Openly About Staffing Issues Open [...]
The year is just beginning and it wasn’t too long ago that we set our New Year’s resolutions. Whether you wanted to read more, break bad habits or get into shape, you probably still have your New Year's resolutions on your mind. However, you’re also probably worried about following through with these resolutions. Research conducted [...]
Far before I became an accomplished author, entrepreneur, and public speaker, the Lean Management philosophy was attractive. It spoke to me because it's a systematic long-term management practice that thrives on support and continuous growth. Borrowed from the Toyota Production System (TPS), Lean Management enables incremental achievement through quality and efficiency. Looking at the man [...]
