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“95 Thesis” on Kaizen Events and TPS

The Lean Thinker

That actually isn’t a bad analogy as I was advocating a pretty dramatic shift in the role of the kaizen workshop leaders. Kaizen events (or whatever we want to call the traditional week-long activity): Can be a useful tool when used in the context of an overall plan. Kaizen tools included. Classes and Courses ?

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Boeing: The Turning Point(s)

The Lean Thinker

Of course, a high stock price enriches those people who already own shares, and makes options and stock grants more valuable, but they didn’t get into that either. Maybe they wanted to show the thinking behind how requests for things like upgraded tooling were evaluated. Elimination of waste: Focus on adding value.

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Selling in Tough Times with Nick Strober and Melanie Flores

The Logistics of Logistics

His time abroad has given him the tools to understand not only the U.S. She started up Corning’s optical fiber factory in the Charlotte, NC area, founded a popular kindergarten engineering design workshop based on a famous MIT course, and led the STEM coaching team serving 48 Easter Seals teachers across metro Atlanta.

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A Period of Reflection and Learning

The Lean Thinker

From their model I think I picked out a fundamental failure mode of what we like to call “change initiatives” regardless of what tool set of operational models we are trying to deploy. introduced me to Ronald Heifetz and Martin Linsky’s body of work under the umbrella of “Adaptive Leadership.”

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The Most Reliable Supply Chain…Without Technology?

GlobalTranz

Of course, we live in a high technology powered supply chain world, but often, as we noted in our 5 Upfront LTL Tips post, if you don’t remember the basics and best practices, no technology is going to fix those issues, but only make them more apparent.

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Embracing a Growth Mindset: The Key to Freight Agent Succes

Trinity Logistics

You must be able to provide your Team with the resources and tools they need to feel empowered to be curious and grow. There are also workshops on sales and operations processes, providing you the chance to hone your skills and understanding. Of course, there’s plenty of time to network included!

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Titan-VNS Holds First Round of ‘QCP Competition Initiative 2018’

Logistics Manager

Effectiveness of application statistically (7QC tools technique); 4. The 1st Round Presentation (by Judging Panel) & workshop/site audit (by Moderators). They want to continuously bring sector-first efficiencies and further increase value for their customers. First Round Moderators were Ms. Appling P.D.C.A. principles; 6.