Mike Cardus

JANUARY 19, 2012

Every employee is entitled to have a competent manager with the capability to bring value to their problem solving and decision making. The image on the right reflects the ‘ Cascade-of-Planning ’ model or in Lean Manufacturing the Hoshin Kanri used in the Toyota Production System. Contact Mike make your team and leaders better.

Lean Manufacturing 131

Lean Manufacturing Delegation Process System 131

Harvard Business Review

MAY 31, 2016

Back in the 1980s and 1990s, lean manufacturing was the Big New Idea and it seemed like everyone was learning new tools with Japanese names. Because these innovations can have a major impact on how people work, it’s essential to anticipate people’s concerns and build a persuasive case for the new approach.

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Operations Lean Manufacturing Technology Software 8

Harvard Business Review

MAY 5, 2011

Danaher, the $10 billion conglomerate of 600 manufacturing companies, got serious about process improvement after the surprising turnaround of a subsidiary in the mid-1990s. Its Jacobs Vehicle Systems unit used lean manufacturing techniques to eliminate waste, reduce floor space, and improve product flow.

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Six Sigma Process Tips Lean Manufacturing 14