The Japanese are notorious for their dedication to work. In fact, Tokyo tops the list of the most overworked cities in the world. Many would... Read more

Consistency is a core principle of building sound manufacturing processes. Consistency is critical for continuous improvement. It helps reduce human error and waste, which is... Read more

Developing a near-flawless production strategy is essential to staying competitive in the rapidly evolving world of manufacturing. To stay competitive, companies often use continuous improvement... Read more

Product defects can result in downtime, waste, and diminished customer satisfaction, severely eroding the profit margins of any production process. However, many continuous improvement processes,... Read more

Manufacturing and processing pharmaceutical, food, and beverage products requires highly effective cleaning solutions. Cleaning in place offers an efficient way to support clean processing methods... Read more

In manufacturing, getting things done right the first time is essential to optimize efficiency, eliminate waste, and save costs. However, production processes are complex, and... Read more

Delayed responses or gaps in time between when an event occurs and the response to that event plague modern operations. And, while it is easy... Read more

Tribal knowledge is informal, undocumented, and valuable information restricted to only a few people in a workplace. Organizations invest significant resources in documenting their standard... Read more

Operational excellence is a business management method that focuses on creating a culture of continuous improvement. It does so by fostering employee investment in the... Read more