Tag Archives: Operational Improvement

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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Operations – The Five Daily Fundamentals

Posted on May 3, 2016 by David Shedd

Most companies still provide a tangible product or service. This means that companies need to have operations employing people to produce the product, deliver the product, or provide the service. These operations are essential to great customer service and building … 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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4 Basic (Often Overlooked) Steps to Operational Excellence

Posted on April 24, 2012 by David Shedd

Achieving operational excellence is vital to ensure that your company executes and fulfills its strategic goals. As a result, companies have spent millions of dollars and countless hours on advanced programs such as lean manufacturing, six sigma, kaizen events, ISO … Continue reading →

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