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When I was a little girl, my family would go camping with a group from our church. I loved being outdoors, enjoying nature, and spending time with my sister. During one trip the young kids were all riding our bikes around the campground, and we came to a fork in the road. My older sister … Read more
“Success comes from experience… and experience comes from failure. If you’re not successful yet, then maybe you haven’t failed enough.” ~ Mel Robbins In life we all have good and not so good experiences. All experiences offer a learning opportunity. Personally, I think I have learned much more from my not so good experiences – … Read more
Co-Authored by Alberto Yáñez-Moreno, Ph.D and Russ Aikman, MBB In Part 1 of this blog, we shared some basic information about designed experiments, and the advantages of DOE over other root cause methods. In this blog we will provide an overview on how to conduct a designed experiment. We will also share details of a … Read more
Recently TMAC was providing coaching for a Black Belt working in the Analyze Phase of his project. He was trying to figure out how to increase the output for a manufacturing process. The company was in a sold-out position – demand exceeded supply. The process was production of glass fibers used in the manufacture of different types of insulation. The manufacture of glass fibers is a highly complex process. The BB determined additional capacity could result in a sales increase of over $1M.
The close of another year is a good time to look back and reflect. While 2021 has not had the drama and extremes experienced in 2020, I think it still qualifies as a roller coaster ride. The major business challenges experienced over the year include supply chain issues, inflation, labor shortages, and – oh yes … Read more
The majority of my career at TMAC has been focused on working with companies with the design and implementation of their ISO-based system. Over the past 16 years I have worked with approximately 150 companies in a wide variety of industries to get them registered to various standards, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, AS 9100, … Read more
By this time, most of us are aware of what Industry 4.0 (I4.0) or Smart Manufacturing means. The basics are covered in a blog I wrote back in 2018 titled “Smart Manufacturing and Lean Six Sigma.” Just as with a Quality Management System or a Lean Enterprise, the journey towards a true digital enterprise, linking business … Read more
The game is tied. With only two seconds remaining, it comes down to one play, one decision to decide victory or defeat. You choose the player with great past results to get the most out of the current situation. He’s never let you down. He’s always present. He is a leader among his peers. He … Read more
How many times have you led a Team Launch in which team members begin to jump to solutions? This is a very common experience for most Lean Six Sigma practitioners. The recommended response is to explain to your team that LSS requires use of the DMAIC methodology. It is also important to let them know … Read more
In last month’s blog I shared examples of the often-overlooked lean principle of Creativity Before Capital. The non-lean approach is to spend money – buy new equipment, hire more staff, or work overtime. The lean approach is to embrace the ingenuity of staff in using existing equipment and employees to meet customer needs. In this month’s … Read more
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