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The Importance of a Strong Start in Lean Operations

β€œWho is late will be punished by life.” – Werner Herzog When it comes to being Lean, we can have no better habit than starting on time and well. When the workday starts, every person must be in place with machinery ready to run and material prepared for processing. If any of the three aren’t […]

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Lean and Safety: A Better Pace for a Safer Place

A team member recently wrote to me about a previous safety note, sharing thoughts on our May safety results and their connection to more than just our attention to new team members entering the plant. β€œI truly believe that Lean is having a major impact on safety. Through the last several months of Lean, I’ve […]

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The Power of 6S: Transforming Operations and Raising Standards

I’ve seen tremendous progress in our operations since we began implementing β€œlean” techniques, particularly through 6S. The six principles are: – Sort – Straighten – Shine – Standardize – Sustain – Safety Initially, getting it right requires effort. Documenting methods, forming habits, and maintaining consistency takes time. But the benefits are undeniable. 1. Satisfaction: The […]

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The “No-Huddle” Mindset: Lessons in Efficiency from Football and Beyond

As you watch football this weekend, pay attention to how many teams are running the β€œno-huddle” offense. In college, powerhouses like Oregon or Texas A&M have mastered it. In the NFL, some of the most explosive offensesβ€”like Kansas City, Miami, or Philadelphiaβ€”use it to dominate. Just over a decade ago, the β€œno-huddle” was a novelty. […]

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