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Lean Practices Are Not Just for Manufacturers
Anyone who has experiences applying lean practices realizes that the focus of lean is on the elimination of waste, which can reside in any process in any company or industry.
Read MoreCreating a Meaningful Vision Statement
Conveying a company’s message takes the effort of not just management, but all employees.
Read MoreWorking Well Together
In working with a wide variety of customers, I am often amazed how seemingly small things can have a huge impact.
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Assessing Risk
It is hard for any company to turn down new business, even more so in a down cycle. However, there may be compelling factors that lead us to “just say no.”
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Workforce Training and Development Tool
Imagine the perfect workforce. All employees are willing and able to complete every task required to run the company. When one person is away, there is sufficient backup capability to allow the company to operate effectively.
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Responding to Customer Feedback
Every so often, companies receive some type of performance feedback from a customer. It’s interesting to note the differences in how companies respond to such feedback.
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The Lean Approach to Troubleshooting
Inevitably, there are times when one of our production processes encounters a problem that needs to be solved. To reach a solution, we employ some type of troubleshooting process. The following describes a lean approach to troubleshooting.
Read MoreEffectively Prioritizing and Managing Your Projects
To stay competitive, companies need to find ways to do things better, faster and cheaper. This is the basis for any continuous improvement program. Using resources wisely is critical. Companies should focus on the highest-priority initiatives that will yield the biggest return on time and effort.
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Get Them Involved
Decisions, decisions, decisions! We are all faced with the daunting task of making decisions at various times, and when those times occur, we want to make the best decisions possible. Many of us prefer to “go it alone,” looking at the facts and ultimately making what we believe is the right decision.
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How Effective is Your Safety Program?
Every company understands the importance of a safety program that ensures the health and safety of each employee. Unfortunately, these programs often fade into the background until a “near miss,” or injury occurs. When this happens, the program’s importance is resurrected and reactive measures are taken. It’s a shame that an accident must occur for safety to rise in paramountcy.
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Remember These Interviewing Basics
When you are ready to hire again, make sure the candidate is both capable and willing to do the job.
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Think You Don’t Need a Succession Plan?
Many things could impact a company’s organizational structure. A key employee leaving could be devastating. It is important to have a plan in place for these situations so your business can continue without hitch.
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