Continuous Improvement
Continuous Improvement
How to Improve Performance with Preventative Maintenance
42 min read
Equipment failure is a known evil in the manufacturing world. But unplanned downtime carries a significant cost and hurts overall performance. This week Brian sits down with...
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How to Scale Technology Across Manufacturing Operations with 3M
39 min read
Most manufacturing companies don't have people dedicated to evaluating and deploying modern tools. At best, IT or HR takes responsibility for new technology and doesn't have...
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Mastering Total Quality Management in Manufacturing (TQM) | Strategies and Insights
28 min read
If there’s one consistent thread that unites every manufacturer worldwide, it’s quality. The need to produce a quality product that meets or exceeds the needs and...
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Lean Manufacturing Lessons From Wikipedia
5 min read
When Jimmy Wales, founder of Wikipedia, was interviewed on NPR’s “How I Built This,” he revealed a valuable insight — sharing and improving knowledge is hard work.
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Manage Workforce Training with Dozuki Courses
4 min read
At Dozuki, we’ve made it our mission to make Standard Work an industry standard. We envision documented standards and worker knowledge continuously improving alongside one...
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What is Standard Work?
6 min read
Lean operations and manufacturers have used Standard Work for decades, yet many companies lack clarity when it comes to this fundamental lean methodology.
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A Lesson in Lean Manufacturing From the North Pole
4 min read
If Santa Claus ran a toy company, he’d have the best lean manufacturing operations in the industry. A lean analysis shows that he delivers custom tailored products to every...
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Lean Thinking vs. Cost Cutting with James Womack
5 min read
When properly applied, lean manufacturing principles cut costs by reducing waste and focusing on value. But many companies make the vital mistake of confusing cost cutting...
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How to Create a Culture of Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
7 min read
If a proper culture of knowledge sharing is in place, the skills that experienced employees possess can be leveraged to improve your business and culture. Every manager knows...
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