Can you see what I am doing ?
Can you see what I am doing ? What do you do when you visit a production or administrative area for the first time ? I know what I used to do – I searched for any kind of KPI board or meeting board with problems etc. to get an idea about how people work […]
Kaizen – much more than just small improvements
Kaizen – much more than just small improvements A huge opportunity for significant improvements seems to be neglected in the ongoing discussions about continuous improvement, KPI boards, A3 etc. Kaizen is often mentioned as the activity to implement good ideas from employees on a day-to-day basis. Typically described as an activity which is driven locally […]
En LEAN tilgang skal være så enkel, at den kan forklares.
Det er blevet sagt at ”hvis du ikke kan forklare det på en enkel måde, har du ikke forstået det godt nok”. Det rammer nok meget præcist mange af de lange og komplicerede bud på hvordan man lykkes med LEAN. Store skemaer med snesevis af værktøjer og forkortelser, som skal bruges på en bestemt måde […]
Has your LEAN journey lost its pace ?
Has your LEAN journey lost its pace ? The results are starting to level off. There are not so many suggestions for improvements anymore. Employees think that the daily meetings are a waste of time. Does it seem familiar? The symptoms are many and they show up in all companies […]
Er jeres LEAN rejse blevet lidt “træt” ?
Er jeres LEAN rejse blevet lidt “træt” ? Resultaterne begynder at flade ud. Der kommer ikke så mange forslag til forbedringer længere. Medarbejderne synes at de daglige møder er spild af tid. Virker det bekendt ? Symptomerne er mange og de går igen i alle virksomheder før eller senere. Om det […]
Most companies spend too much time on improvement activities
Most companies spend too much time on improvement activities Many companies I work with claim that there is no time for improvement activities – daily business has the priority. Improvement activities are of course taking place, but it seems like that often when a new idea is coming up nobody has the […]
Forever young – with LEAN
Forever young – with LEAN What depicts a small start-up company ?: •Customer insight and focus throughout the organization •Clearly defined direction from the top (typically the owner) •Fast decision making and fast reaction to changes •Knowledge and capabilities are embedded in individuals or teams •Success is shared Does this sound familiar ? I […]
Would You introduce 5S here ?
Would You introduce 5S here ? “You will probably think we should run 5S here – with your background, I think”. This is what Jan Hansen, controller and purchaser at TMDT in Ribe, said to me when we went through their machine shop. I must admit that I was tempted to agree with him, but […]
8 Wastes of LEAN – Scrap the Poster and do your Homework
We love to talk about ”going to GEMBA” and ”observing waste on GEMBA Walks” but in reality we often don’t know what to look for. ”But we have the 8 Wastes depicted on the poster on the wall” you say – so what can possibly go wrong ? Ever thought about what customers are willing […]
The LEAN “Catch-22”
The LEAN “Catch-22” It’s said that 95% of all LEAN initiatives fail or fade after few years. One reason for that is the well-known conflict between the need for engaging employees in the daily improvements and the following ”appreciation” of the same employees when headcount reductions hit as a result of the improvements. This ”Catch-22” […]