Lean Buy-In: Flipping the Equation
Although lean systems offer breakthrough improvements, the hard reality is that failures outnumber successes. Of all the causes for this, a lack of employee buy-in is often mentioned. One reason for this lack of popularity is widely understood, but rarely acknowledged
Taking Stock of Inventory
Although an inability to influence supplier behavior might seem like a major barrier to a lean operation, it’s possible to overcome this by thinking differently about this issue.
All Lean Roads Lead to Scheduling
Ninety-nine times out of 100, businesses begin lean initiatives with workplace organization. In 98 of those cases, these firms schedule work in a way that inadvertently increases work-in-process (WIP), stretches out lead time, and creates chaos. In such environments, it’s a much better bet to start with shop floor control.
Why Lean Fails — and What to Do About It
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