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 […]
Which version of the KPI board meeting are you running?
We all know them. The team meetings at the KPI board. And for many these meetings are a daily annoyance. Numbers with no meaning and still you are expected to drive improvement activities based on them. Often these meetings are uncomfortable for everyone and are sooner or later either removed or scaled down to be […]
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 […]
Will your customer pay for your automation project ?
Will your customer pay for your automation project ? Are you replacing people with robots and automated solutions ? It’s happening all the time both in production and office environment and it has been going on for more than 300 years. Still, despite the gloomy predictions of mass unemployment more and more people are […]
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 […]
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 […]
The quick and easy way to excellent performance
The quick and easy way to excellent performance Did I catch your attention ? – then you may have a problem😉 . The hunt for “quick fixes” and the “new magic tool” has been going on for years and will probably never end despite the fact that such a magic wand will never be […]