Entries for the 'LeanFacility' Category

Recently the TSA instituted a trial process of allowing people to self-select the security line using as a way to speed up the security process. ...

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For over 10 years, I have been applying a simple 7 step process at my manufacturing and distribution clients to help them gain control over their order management and execution activities. The process is called the 7-F’s of Demand and it is based on a few simple ideas.

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The next time you are in your facility stop and take a look around and watch all the movement.  As you do this look for processes that appear to ...

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As a follow-up to our post concerning the actions Boeing took to gain control of the enormous delays it has incurred in its supply chain, Crain’s reported that The Boeing Co. delayed its 787 jetliner program again, pushing back its expected debut in commercial service to the third quarter of 2009.

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I read a short but telling article in Crain's regarding Boeing and their purchase of one of their key suppliers.

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We love to share our client testimonials.  Here is one recently sent to us from Larry Waltz, President of Waltz Brothers.

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About a year ago there was a Visa Check Card commercial that does a nice job in exhibiting a few key principles necessary for a fast and responsive business. The video was called lunch.  Unfortuneately, the commercial is no longer available but the newer versions represent the same basic idea and can be viewed here.

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