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"The main issue in a lot of businesses is that management isn’t connected to what’s happening in the business every day." Learn about Plumbers Supply Company's lean journey here: https://hubs.li/Q02GrJx50

Don't overlook the power of lean in your distribution center! Contrary to common myths, lean principles can revolutionize your warehouse processes. Discover how small-lot processing and standard cycles can transform your operations. 1.Lean principles can be applied to warehouse and distribution processes, leading to significant benefits for companies, customers, and the overall supply chain. 2. Signs that a company could benefit from a lean distribution strategy include issues with customer responsiveness, long or variable lead times, inflexible delivery services, and quality problems. 3. One common myth is that lean is only applicable to manufacturing and not distribution. However, lean concepts, such as small-lot processing, can be adapted to the distribution environment to improve efficiency and reduce variation. 4. Developing a model within the warehouse and expanding it to other functions is a recommended approach for implementing small-lot processing in a distribution center. 5. Lean distribution aims to create a cost-effective system that receives orders and delivers products based on customer demand, with level and continuous flow. It can lead to reduced labor costs, improved safety, minimized risk of ergonomic injuries, and better storage organization. Read more: https://hubs.li/Q02GrwHV0 #LeanWarehousing #LeanDistribution #WarehouseImprovement #SupplyChainSolutions #LeanThinking #WarehouseOptimization #DistributionExcellence #ContinuousImprovement #LeanLogistics #SupplyChainEfficiency #LeanOperations #InventoryManagement #WarehouseManagement #LogisticsSolutions #LeanPrinciples

In his book, Getting the Right Things Done, Pascal Dennis outlines the nuts and bolts of strategy deployment, answering two tough questions that ultimately can make or break a company’s lean transformation: **What kind of planning system is required to inspire meaningful company-wide continuous improvement? **How might we change existing mental models that do not support a culture of continuous improvement? Getting the Right Things Done demonstrates how strategy deployment can help leaders harness the full power of Lean. Get your copy today: https://hubs.li/Q02GhZgK0 #strategy #Leanthinking #businessalignment #strategydeployment

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The Future of People at Work Symposium is a wrap! It was full of collaboration between thought-leading speakers and industry professionals thinking through today’s most pressing business challenges: 1. Technology integration 2. Workforce and workplace change 3. Supply chain stability We are already planning next year’s event. We hope to see you there! Thank you to the Symposium’s parters: Shingo Institute GBMP Consulting Group & The Northeast Lean Conference Catalysis Inc. Central Coast Lean Center for Operational Excellence at The Ohio State University

The Improvement Kata and Coaching Kata give employees the fundamental skills to achieve objectives that connect directly to organizational goals and challenges. The repetitive nature of the learner/coach interaction — called “Starter Kata” — helps to build the muscle memory of a new learner. It also establishes a Coaching Kata infrastructure to make expansion of a lean deployment possible https://hubs.li/Q02GghXg0 #LeanThinking #problemsolving #Coaching #Kata #ContinuousImprovement #peopledevelopment

Halfway into day 1 of the Future of People at Work Symposium, we’ve learned about and discussed: 👉The state of US manufacturing and strategies companies can use to increase competitiveness. 👉The importance of developing people and methods to do so. 👉Industrial applications for augmented reality and virtual reality to speed up training, prototyping, and more. 👉AI applications in healthcare that relieve doctors of administrative work to fully connect them with patients. 👉How AI is transforming not just software development but software organizations. Catalysis Inc. Shingo Institute GBMP Consulting Group & The Northeast Lean Conference Center for Operational Excellence at The Ohio State University Central Coast Lean

Conventional planning is all analysis (left brain). But the essence of strategy is not analysis—it’s the synthesis of analysis and intuition. Intuition helps us answer questions like: What is the mood in the plant? What did the look on the supplier’s face mean? How are we viewed in the market relative to our competitors? Thus, strategy engages both the left and the right (creative) brain. The result is a compelling narrative, a story. We need to be able to tell persuasive stories—to our managers and team members, to our customers and suppliers, to our development partners, and to the investment community. Learn why Hoshin Kanri is a better approach to planning and execution in this excerpt from Pascal Dennis's Getting the Right Things Done. https://hubs.li/Q02GdZRW0 #LeanThinking #LeanTraining #Strategy #ContinuousImprovement #HoshinKanri

3 Key Insights on Hoshin Kanri: A Dynamic Approach to Strategy and Continuous Improvement: 1. Integrated Strategy and Execution: Hoshin Kanri combines goal-setting and achievement through comprehensive planning involving all organizational levels. 2. Organizational Self-Awareness: Hoshin emphasizes understanding customer needs and internal capabilities for effective strategy deployment. 3. Dynamic Learning-based Approach: Hoshin's dynamic strategy focuses on learning by doing, engaging individuals, and adapting rapidly to disruptions. https://hubs.li/Q02GdRvr0 #strategy #Leanthinking #HoshinKanri #strategydeployment #strategicalignment #businessalignment

Transforming Education through Lean Thinking Traditional educational initiatives often exhaust resources and deliver limited results. But by investing in improvement and organizational excellence coaching, we've revolutionized our approach, benefiting both students and staff. Here’s how: Empowering Students: ➡️PDSA Process: Students engage in learning and improvement cycles from kindergarten, setting goals, monitoring growth, and providing feedback every 10-15 days. ➡️Student-Friendly Standards: Learning goals and curricular standards are rewritten in accessible language, fostering a deeper understanding and active participation. Empowering Staff: ➡️Continuous Improvement Mindset: From the classroom to the boardroom, staff at all levels are skilled in problem-solving and process improvement. ➡️Policies for Sustained Excellence: The Board has adopted policies that embed continuous improvement into daily operations. Tailored Problem-Solving Approaches: ➡️Just Do It: Immediate action for clear solutions. ➡️Project Teams: Structured approach for complex solutions with clear projects. ➡️PDSA: Iterative cycles for straightforward yet unknown solutions. ➡️DMAIC: Comprehensive process for complex problems impacting many. Together, we're creating a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring better outcomes for everyone. Read more: https://hubs.li/Q02GdG4V0 #LeanThinking #ContinuousImprovement #EducationRevolution #PDSA #DMAIC #EducationalTransformation