The Secrets of Successful Employee Training… Do or Die!

If you could pick only one, what would you say is the single most influential area or process inside of your business that will determine your overall success, or failure, as a company for the next 20 years to come? A lot of things probably come to mind.  You might be thinking about your overall […]

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Lean Assembly: A New Hire’s Appreciation For Poka-Yoke

For the past few weeks, I have been working on a project where I learn automotive processes in order to document standard work so that each activity is precisely described by motion, time, task sequence, and minimum inventory required to conduct the activity. The only problem is that I have never worked on an automotive […]

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The 5 Whys: Brilliant Processes Drive Brilliant Results

Two months ago I accepted a position with LeanCor Supply Chain Group as a Lean Logistics Specialist. I was eager to jump into the logistics field. I felt I had the knowledge and skills that a young professional such as myself would need in order to be successful in the industry. Right from the beginning, […]

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The Value Of Poka-Yokes – From The Lean Logistics Intern

As a Logistics Management major at Central Michigan University, I have completed my core logistics courses headed by Dr. Zac Williams and Dr. Robert Cook.  It was here that I was challenged to memorize Japanese terms such as kaizen, gemba, jidoka, and poka-yoke.  I understood their meanings and where they fit into the Toyota Production […]

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Quality At The Source: Mistake-Proofing Your Operations

Imagine if you were at your favorite burger joint ready to partake in a sandwich you were looking forward to all day.  You open the wrapper and can’t believe your eyes.  The burger only has half a bun.  This would be surprising to any normal consumer who considers placing the patty in the bun a […]

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