Dr.Deming
The Fundamental Principle of Lean Manufacturing Is Being Overlooked
From Dzone, Steve Garbrecht teaches us to go back to the basics of lean manufacturing. See my observations from the piece below. Embed from Getty Images At least 3:1 manufacturers are putting cross-functional groups into action but aren’t employing the right tools to distribute the necessary KPIs to their staff Tools to help appraise…
Dr. Deming’s Influential Work in the US
Today we look at Part Two of Doug Williams’ blog articles which remember Dr. William Edwards Deming and his activities after Japan in the US. Check out my top takeaways from the piece underneath. Embed from Getty Images Ford Motor Company approached Deming to massively improve their system quality following losses of $3 billion…
Dr. Deming’s Lessons to the Japanese
Over the next two weeks, I want to share Doug William’s two part blog which remembers Dr. William Edwards Deming and focuses on his influential teachings. Read below for my key takeaways from Part One. Embed from Getty Images Inspired by Walter A. Shewhart’s theories on the statistical control of processes, Deming developed the…
How to Approach System Failures
John Hunter, writing for The W. Edwards Deming Institute Blog, reveals Dr. Deming’s note on management after a hospital stay. Processes that can apply to any organization, read on for my insights from the article. Embed from Getty Images There is no point blaming an individual for bad processes, find the root cause behind…
Develop a Stronger Team for Better Results
Today, The Lean Office’s Randy Siever discusses his approach to being a successful Lean Manager and helping your team produce the right results. See my summary of his article underneath. Embed from Getty Images A good Lean Manager focuses on the long-term sustainability of the Lean system that they implement Strive to create a…