“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 […]

What makes a team effective? You can answer this as a teammate or leader. But here are the questions for which everyone needs answers: Does each player understand their job and how the team prospers when that job is done well? Is there a premium placed on good, honest, and transparent communication? Is all the information […]

I remember back in 2012, we were only a few weeks into the college football season, and the University of Alabama Crimson Tide had fans shaking their heads in awe. While they were the defending National Champions at the time, many pundits thought they would be good but not great that year. The Tide had […]

I’ve seen tremendous progress in our operations since we began implementing “lean” 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 […]