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For those who struggle to understand what an operations strategy is and why they should care, consider the most recent Gad’s Newsletter: …….”Costco’s business model offers a rich case study in strategic simplicity, supply chain optimization, and consumer behavior management. They are all linked. It’s a masterclass on how companies can align operational tactics with customer psychology (as well as rational decision-making) to create sustainable, long-term success.” Operations strategy is much more than ‘get order, fill order.’ If you are the owner of a #manufacturing business committed to building an enduring business, check out Manufacturing Mastery: The Path to Building Successful and Enduring Manufacturing Businesses. www.mfgmastery.com

"....Preventable failures in predictable operations. Most failures in this category can indeed be considered “bad.” They usually involve deviations from spec in the closely defined processes of high-volume or routine operations in manufacturing and services. With proper training and support, employees can follow those processes consistently. When they don’t, deviance, inattention, or lack of ability is usually the reason. But in such cases, the causes can be readily identified and solutions developed. Checklists (as in the Harvard surgeon Atul Gawande’s recent best seller The Checklist Manifesto) are one solution. Another is the vaunted Toyota Production System, which builds continual learning from tiny failures (small process deviations) into its approach to improvement. As most students of operations know well, a team member on a Toyota assembly line who spots a problem or even a potential problem is encouraged to pull a rope called the andon cord, which immediately initiates a diagnostic and problem-solving process. Production continues unimpeded if the problem can be remedied in less than a minute. Otherwise, production is halted—despite the loss of revenue entailed—until the failure is understood and resolved." Excellent article from Harvard Business Review as I think about applying lessons to failures. How an organization recovers and grows after a breakdown in process and procedure is critical to measuring the character of the organization itself. https://lnkd.in/gs_uX95J

Successful Lean transformation requires a change in organizational mindset, where every member, from top management to frontline workers, embraces the Lean philosophy. Read the full article: Beyond the Hype ▸ https://bit.ly/3FHM0Fw #Lean #Efficiency #Manufacturing #Services #Improvement

💫On my way to support manufacturing clients before the year closes. Want to start strong into 2024? Have you reviewed your optimization initiatives with the teams, yet? Lean also means to make the most of what you have, with great people and excellent guidance of management. 🤝 #lean #manufacturing

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In today's competitive manufacturing landscape, the key to thriving is not just about keeping the wheels turning—it's about optimizing every aspect of your operations. Is your manufacturing unit operating at its full potential? Are you facing challenges in productivity, scalability or profitability? The path to achieving streamlined operations is paved with the right assessment, training, hand-holding and mentoring. With over 35 years of experience in manufacturing operations excellence, I specialize in guiding businesses to unlock their true potential. By partnering with a seasoned expert, you can: - Enhance Productivity: Implement best practices that drive efficiency and reduce wastage. - Scale with Confidence: Develop systems that support growth without compromising quality. - Maximize Profitability: Achieve a leaner, more responsive operation that delivers consistent results. Let’s work together to build self-managed teams and robust processes that not only meet your goals but exceed them. Reach out to explore how we can transform your manufacturing unit into a well-oiled, high-performing machine. The future of manufacturing is here—let's seize it together! #ManufacturingExcellence #OperationalEfficiency #Productivity #Scalability #Profitability #Mentoring #Training #LeanManufacturing #Growth

NEW BLOG POST: Anyone passionate about continuous improvement and lean manufacturing will be interested in our latest blog post. Greg Pettit, Summit Interconnect’s new Director of Operations Excellence and Automation, explains how companies need to focus on basic lean concepts rather than easily quantifiable metrics in order to drive lasting change and competitiveness. This is a great read for accelerating your lean journey: https://hubs.ly/Q02mV-LF0 #LeanManufacturing #ContinuousImprovement #Transformation

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🚀 In 2023, it was celebrated the 35 years of Lean! Jim Womack, a key figure, clarified: it's more than cost-cutting! 🌱 Lean boosts productivity, reduces every type of waste, and goes beyond manufacturing. It can and should be applied in every area, even our personal lives. Womack's wisdom unveils misconceptions, urging us to embrace Lean's principles for lasting success 🌐 "I’m surprised we’ve made as much progress as we have, with so much misunderstanding of what we [the leading Lean gurus] have been saying." -Jim Womack 🗣️ #LeanMovement #Productivity #ContinuousImprovement #JimWomack

LEAN DONUT THEORY DONUT represents the Business Entity in its entirety… The JAM represents the management… LEAN – stems from Lean Manufacturing Now the ‘quality’ of a DONUT could be based on many subjective and qualitative factors, but as many point out the big deciding factor is the JAM. With or without, the quality and quantity of JAM has a huge influence on the overall DONUT. ICING on the cake is pure ‘facadism’ – remember we don’t judge books by their covers, so why should we judge a DONUT! And a DONUT in in purist FORM in my eyes is the mathematical TORUS. But that means that there is no JAM… chaos should ensue…(no MANAGERS!) LEAN DONUT THEORY takes into account that not only can the DONUT manage itself but also that a perfect point at the center of the torus is unmeasurable and yet present… the JAM is just infinitesimally small!