Yesterday, our tour group had a chance to visit an outstanding factory. They manufacture gas meters and they do everything from casting aluminum, creating printed circuit boards, stamping, painting, assembly – all in a single site. It reminded me a bit of old Henry Ford vertical integration from 100 years ago (which can be a good thing, this old idea). The plant manager hosted us and talked about their “QC circle” program. This approach to … Continue reading The “Gold Prize” Kaizen QC Project Saved How Much?