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Takt Time

Posted on June 24th, 2015 · Posted in Flow, Lean, Lean Thoughts, lean tools, standard work

“What?” That’s usually the first question the uninitiated ask.  “Are you saying tack time?” is the next.  Those of you using Lean know the answer, but let me just refresh. .. read more

Hansei

Posted on June 15th, 2015 · Posted in business, business model, Leadership, Lean, Lean Thoughts

Akio Toyoda, President of Toyota, testifying before the US House of Representatives A lot of Lean practitioners dislike the use of Japanese words.  However, some concepts don’t easily transcend culture. .. read more

Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)

Posted on June 15th, 2015 · Posted in business, Lean, Lean Thoughts, Savings, TPM, Waste elimination

Lean concepts like Standard Work and Just In Time are predicated on dependability: dependability of materials, dependability of workers, and dependability of equipment.  It’s this latter subject that I want.. read more