The next time you bite into a crunchy Frito-Lay snack, consider this – that crunchy, tasty snack might just have come from one of the most sustainability-minded manufacturing facilities in the US. Just over 10 years ago, Frito-Lay took on the challenge at their Casa Grande, Arizona facility and transformed into a sustainability learning lab. […]
Lean Implementation Requires Determination
On paper, lean implementation looks pretty simple. In reality, it will be one of the most challenging things your organization will take on. Implementing lean processes and practices require determination and commitment. It requires commitments by leadership of time and financial resources, along with a commitment to see the process through. Check out this educational […]
Lean Implementation Requires Grit!
Lean implementation can be a both a blessing and a curse. One cannot deny the value and results of lean programs across multitudes of industries. Anyone with any doubt about the effectiveness need just look to Toyota and the Toyota Production System (TPS) to understand the powerful impact on production and manufacturing. For many, the […]
Lean Six Sigma News: Army Aviation Improves Mission & Environmental Operations
A combined team from Aviation & Missile Command Environmental Division at Red Stone Arsenal and Aviation Center Logistic Command at Fort Rucker have implemented ground-breaking initiatives utilizing Lean Six Sigma methodologies for the handling of hazardous waste involved in the maintenance of the UH-72 Lakota aircraft at Fort Rucker. These initiatives have significantly improved to […]
Podcast: The Impact of Lean Six Sigma on the Environment
Lean and Six Sigma together can make businesses and organizations more efficient and productive. In most cases, those focusing on Lean and Six Sigma are looking at the bottom line and trying to find ways to save time and money while still creating the best product or service possible. We now understand that the practice of Lean […]
The 8 Forms of Deadly Waste in Lean Six Sigma
The 8 Forms of Deadly Waste in Lean Six Sigma Lean Six Sigma is one of the most advanced and effective methodologies available for business process improvement and optimization. It is especially adept in battling a wide range of problems and inefficiencies. To help better understand and deal with waste, this approach classifies them into […]
Green Manufacturing: Is It Gaining Momentum?
The Impact on a Global Scale Green manufacturing and clean energy are getting attention on a global scale. The United States, Brazil and China have made new commitments to fight climate change. The United States unveiled a Clean Power Plan to reduce carbon pollution. The United Nations is taking great strides to take on climate […]
Interview with Matt Long on the Herman Miller Performance System
This interview is sponsored by HireVue, the leading digital recruiting and interaction platform provider. Top brands, including 14 of Fortune’s “World’s Most Admired Companies”, use HireVue to transform their hiring processes with digital technology when connecting with top talent to fill open positions. Independent research shows that companies using HireVue can expect significant gains throughout […]
Nike Lean Manufacturing: An Example of Good Policy Deployment
I was invited to the Nike Headquarters several months ago, where I met with most of the leadership team of the Nike.com business unit, which is the business unit tasked with growing their direct-to-consumer business. I was very, very impressed to see their commitment to Lean and was pleasantly surprised at how far up and […]
Supply Chain Sustainability and the Scorecard
This post is sponsored by the University of San Francisco’s Supply Chain program. Learn more about the program and their focus on sustainability at the end of the post. Don’t Let Suppliers Rack up Bogeys on Your Sustainability Scorecard A sustainability scorecard is a system for companies to measure the sustainability of their different suppliers. […]