05.01.19 Filed in:
Rapid Results
By Eric Johnson (EJ)
Rapid Results events are fast paced change elements that when done correctly, they can reinforce your organization's commitment to change and improvement.
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By Dale Lawrence
In most process improvement projects, when analyzing the business problem in advance of determining a solution, you typically look at a variety of data. Many Lean Six Sigma (and other methodologies) projects start out with a data collection plan and gather such things as number of defects, number of people, time duration, pass/ fail rates, length/ weight/ temperature, customer survey results etc. While each of these can lead to valuable insights to root causes and possible solutions, most projects miss a key metric… the duration for the actual project. This includes technology builds, large process transformation and relatively small LSS projects.
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21.09.17 Filed in:
Process Improvement
By Eric Johnson
When embarking on a process improvement journey, it is critical to first know the details of the root causes, your resources skills and constraints, and most importantly your culture's ability to thrive under the new changes.
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By Clint Rusch
For years, organizations have pursued process improvement to proactively identify opportunities for cost reduction, quality enhancement, elevated productivity, and to achieve new standards. The industry of process improvement has exploded in size and scope, and has brought with it scores of buzzwords, methodologies, certifications, and associated requirements. Here are four myths that have hitched along for the ride…and one truth that hasn’t, but should have.
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By Eric Johnson
Data is only useful when it is used to change behaviors, processes and/or activities.
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By Eric Johnson
In the pursuit of an ever-elusive profit margin, organizational complexity tends to increase relative to the outputs of the business. Customers are demanding increased features of products and services yet competition places downward pressure on pricing. At this point, operational processes become a strategic advantage: how can you deliver your products and services at the level your customers want but at the ease and cost structure your company needs?
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By Dale Lawrence
Thinking about building internal continuous improvement capabilities? Before you jump in, we can help. We have designed and trained employees for internal process teams. We can help you make your capabilities better and the employees more productive.
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