I saw this quote the other day, and it reminded me of our efforts in “lean” operations: “The problem is not that there are problems. It is expecting otherwise and thinking having problems is a problem.” – Theodore Rubin Problems arise every day. I don’t know about you, but the longer I live, the more […]

“Lean” thinking creates a willingness to try new things. We have taught 6S, which focuses on safely reorganizing and establishing ways to maintain our spaces. We have conducted Kaizen events, which are intensive efforts to quickly transform a place or process. As you engage in these practices, we hope it changes your way of looking […]

“Who 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 […]

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. “I truly believe that Lean is having a major impact on safety. Through the last several months of Lean, I’ve […]