Month September 2005

First improvement: Your own management system.

Just as your product value streams require brilliant processes to deliver value, your management team also requires a brilliant management process to lead effectively. Here are some questions to ask yourself about your management process: Quick, where does your team…

Toyota Computer Makes You Watch the Road

Article Interesting concept, although I’m sure it would be a bit annoying as a driver. I can’t imagine people accepting these, even if “not paying attention” is a pretty good root cause for accidents.

Curious Cat Deming Management Thoughts

Curious Cat Deming Management Thoughts by John Hunter – Dr. W. Edwards Deming Here is a nice summary of W. Edwards Deming resources. Although he’s been gone for over a decade, his principles and teachings are just as relevant today.…

If You Can Make It Here …

If You Can Make It Here … – New York Times: Here is a surprisingly positive article on American manufacturing, including Harley. The article points out that the U.S. is still #1 in the world in manufacturing, as a percentage…

Lean From The Get-Go (Case Study)

Feature – Lean From The Get-Go – 07/05 Note how, in this case study, the company owners decided lean was going to be their primary business strategy. Many think that lean does not apply, or it tough to apply, to…

Click to Support Hurricane Relief

Sorry, not much in the mood for blogging this week, watching the tragedy unfold on TV.Catholic Relief Services Red CrossUnited Way Don’t get ripped off (CNN article) by fund raising scams. Check out Charity Navigator for tips on donating to…