Tag Archives: Manufacturing Excellence

2 Second Lean: How to Make Your People and Your Business Better Every Day

Posted on September 5, 2017 by David Shedd

I summarize some of the key concepts from the excellent book: 2 Second Lean: How to Grow People and Build a Fun Lean Culture. Written by Paul Akers, 2 Second Lean is a quick and easy ready that will help … Continue reading →

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Make American Manufacturing Great Again

Posted on September 6, 2016 by David Shedd

Manufacturing still remains a vital part of the American economy.  Many factors make America a great place for manufacturing: a large and nearby market, common language, good culture of business ethics, low cost fuel, strong design and engineering talent, robust … Continue reading →

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The Goal – Operational Excellence Made Possible

Posted on September 5, 2012 by David Shedd

In their book, The Goal: A Process of Ongoing Improvement, Eliyahu M. Goldratt and Jeff Cox introduced their Theory of Constraints as a primary method to realize operational improvement. Key Concepts Global Optimization: The key in any process and any … Continue reading →

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Fast Track to Waste-Free Manufacturing – Appropriate for Any Process

Posted on July 10, 2012 by David Shedd

In his still-insightful 1999 book, Fast Track to Waste-Free Manufacturing: Straight Talk from a Plant Manager, John W. Davis discusses how to improve a manufacturing operation by a simple and relentless focus on waste. The methodology he describes is really … Continue reading →

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