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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. Our operating system) is, by our own model, the “Operational Excellence” pillar of (our business system). I have yet to encounter an improvement tool or technique that does not fit this model.

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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. The KLC’s model and methods are built on the Adaptive Leadership model. Not so easy when there are conflicts.

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The Key to Leadership is Consistency

The Lean Thinker

” The Toyota Kata model adapts very easily into theirs, by the way. And my self-plug: If you want to go into a little more depth on this topic, come to the Toyota Kata Summit (aka KataCon) in Savannah in February (2019) and attend the “ Experiential Workshop ” that Craig and I are putting on.

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Ford targets independent workshops with new UK aftermarket service

Automotive Logistics

There are a number of factors that will affect the applicability of this business model in other markets and [they] will be subject to a case-by-case evaluation,” the spokesperson said. The post Ford targets independent workshops with new UK aftermarket service appeared first on Automotive Logistics.

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9 Apps in 2 Days: Business App Development Acceleration

AIMMS

Christian and his team were in our offices taking part in a new 2 day “hackathon” workshop that involved collaborative app development with AIMMS, Höegh and Ab Ovo, an AIMMS IT implementation partner. Tell me a little about the AIMMS Two Day Workshop. We are very happy to be at the workshop. How did it go?

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A Look at Michelin’s Product-as-a-Service Strategy

IoT World Today

The approach allows organizations to expand their business with existing customers while also reaching new customer demographics, as McKinsey noted in an article on the recurring-revenue model for hardware and software. . The subscription model also enables Michelin to provide new services to mining operators to prevent tire failure.

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Optimization Software Implemented

Logistics Business Magazine

We expect similar improvements in the production centers by using the Workshop Optimization System.” The process of refurbishing used cars is particularly challenging as a high variety of different makes and models from different build years goes through the process. It is therefore only logical to take the next step with INFORM.