As you stare across the piles or paper and clutter that marks your workspace in the office, you get a feeling of resigned frustration. You know that
Lean Farming: Lean Manufacturing Grows Bigger Profits For Farmers
Lean thinking has quickly found its way across multitudes of businesses in recent years. It is no longer in the exclusive realm of
Gratitude: Leaders Have a Responsibility
As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them. John F. Kennedy, 45th
Customer Experience: What Are We Really Fixing?
We have heard it all before. The customer is always right and what the customer says ¦ goes! Yeah well, that is true ¦ to a point. We will do whatever
Task List: Getting the Monster Under Control
No matter how organized you are, the classic task or to-do list is a monster that has a mind of its own, and grows at an alarming rate.
Quality Improvement: What Is The Real Motivation?
Many companies go down the road of quality improvement for the wrong reasons. The question is, what is your real motivation when implementing Lean and
Food Service: Serving Up Six Sigma Quality Daily
The food service industry is tough. The challenges of the industry range from food costs and quality, to customer service and effectively using labor.
Executive Leadership: What Is Your Role?
In today's environment, executive leadership is in the middle of an identity crisis. Studies tell us that 80% of new CEOs lose their
Brainstorming: A Powerful Six Sigma Tool
Brainstorming combines a relaxed, informal approach to problem solving with lateral thinking. It encourages people to come up with thoughts and ideas