Lead on Purpose

AUGUST 10, 2013

Smart goals and data-driven assessment help employees and managers map career advancement – Guest post by Danielle M. Measurable: How can an employee and manager measure performance on a specific goal? A manager cannot increase productivity by taking away breaks, for example. Did the individual meet production goals?

Goal 150

Goal Metrics Lean Manufacturing Supply Chain 150

Deming Institute

JANUARY 16, 2017

General Motors wasn’t my ideal workplace after having read Deming’s Out of the Crisis and learning a bit about Lean manufacturing in college. A forward-thinking plant manager modified the Deming Philosophy to create something called “The Livonia Philosophy.”. But, I needed a job, so I cast a wide net.

Kaizen 28

Kaizen Deming Lean Manufacturing Handbook 28

Harvard Business Review

MAY 5, 2011

Danaher, the $10 billion conglomerate of 600 manufacturing companies, got serious about process improvement after the surprising turnaround of a subsidiary in the mid-1990s. Its Jacobs Vehicle Systems unit used lean manufacturing techniques to eliminate waste, reduce floor space, and improve product flow.

Six Sigma 15

Six Sigma Process Tips Lean Manufacturing 15