Root Cause Versus Solution If you’ve followed any of my prior materials, you’ve certainly heard me say, “Be a root cause hunter, not a solution hunter!” But you may be thinking to yourself – don’t those terms mean the same thing? Let me explain to you how different they are, and why this difference is…
When NOT to use 5S Today I’m going to tell you when it’s best NOT to use 5S. Before we can talk about when not to use 5S, I want to make sure everybody understands what 5S really is. 5S is a common workplace organization term that simply stands for these five S words: Sort…
Finding the Root Cause of Your Broken Parts with the Lightning Problem Solving Method Who Knew It Was This Easy? Today, we’re tackling the always-frustrating issue of broken parts. If you’re putting out manufactured parts that break on a regular basis, it can cost you a whole lot more than just time. Frustration, money, and…
Scrap Reduction: 5 EASY Keys! In this post, you will find all the tools you need to drastically reduce your scrap while making your company more profitable in the process. It’s not hard or complicated— in fact, you can start right away! If you put a few key steps into practice, you can stop literally…