Lean Six Sigma Bursts

Discover why one-piece flow trumps batching and how kanban can transform your inventory control. Dive into the importance of engaging employees with daily improvements and respecting their expertise. Learn about the power of andon systems to tackle issues promptly, and understand that every problem represents an opportunity, not blame. Explore the concept of takt time for balancing workloads, and find out how Kaizen events can accelerate change. Plus, hear why managers should solve problems where they occur for real impact.

In this episode, I share the audio from a recent video I created. The short video highlights four different industry case studies applying Lean principles and concepts. The 4 organizations highlighted in the video: Omark Industries (Manufacturing) - Learn more at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lean_manufacturing Appvion (Manufacturing) - featured in the book Lean CEO at https://amzn.to/3QQjNiV City of Denver Colorado (Government) - Details available in this video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=puaT1KBY7Pg Virginia Mason Institute (Healthcare) - More details available at https://www.virginiamasoninstitute.org/resource/surgical-setup-reduction-improves-patient-outcomes/ Links Video: Lean Case Studies Across Different Industries - Manufacturing, Government and Healthcare Free Lean Introduction course - Use coupon code "KICKSTARTLEAN-LSSE" at checkout Need help in your organization? Let's talk! Schedule a free support call BIZ-PI.com LeanSixSigmaDefinition.com Have a question? Submit a voice message at Anchor.fm

In this episode, I share the audio from a recent video I created. The short video highlights four different examples of nonprofits and NGOs applying Lean principles and concepts to social challenges in the local community. I also announce our new Lean courses: Lean Introduction and Lean Fundamentals. The Lean Introduction course can be accessed for free using coupon code "KICKSTARTLEAN-LSSE" The 4 nonprofits highlighted in the video: St. Bernard Project (New Orleans, LA) Learn more at https://planet-lean.com/lean-construction-new-orleans-katrina/ Food Bank For New York City Learn more at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EedMmMedj3M Free Geek (Portland, OR) Learn more at http://www.sustainableengineer.org/free-geek-named-2021-excellence-in-sustainable-development-award-winner/ Project C.U.R.E. (Houston, TX) Learn more at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIXDQAUSJD0 Links Video: Applying Lean Thinking and Process Improvement to Nonprofits and NGOs Case Studies LeanSixSigmaforGood.com - Case studies of nonprofits and governments applying Lean and Six Sigma for the greater good Free Lean Introduction course - Use coupon code "KICKSTARTLEAN-LSSE" at checkout Need help in your organization? Let's talk! Schedule a free support call BIZ-PI.com LeanSixSigmaDefinition.com Have a question? Submit a voice message at Anchor.fm

In this episode, I read off a recent article I wrote, breaking down the turnover data from the University of Iowa 2021 football season. I explain how I would evaluate their data using categorization and Pareto charts to identify more opportunities to create more turnovers against their opponents, or reduce the number of turnovers caused, which will increase their chance of winning games. Links Hawks Good at Turnovers, But Can Do Better Need help in your organization? Let's talk! Schedule a free support call BIZ-PI.com LeanSixSigmaDefinition.com Have a question? Submit a voice message at Anchor.fm

Explore the fascinating parallels between the 5S workplace organization methods and Marie Kondo's KonMari method. Hear personal stories about downsizing and the emotional journey behind organizing. Discover how the sorting techniques differ, with practical tips for better visualization, and learn about Kondo's ideal state of 'spark joy.' The podcast dives into the nuances of placement techniques, the importance of cleaning, and introduces the concept of focusing on the 3S to simplify implementation. Tune in for insights that make organization both effective and enjoyable!

In this episode, I discuss how I helped someone select a key metric for their Six Sigma project, based on the opportunity to measure and statistically validate the improvement. Links Lean Six Sigma Project Ideas Need help in your organization? Let's talk! Schedule a free support call BIZ-PI.com LeanSixSigmaDefinition.com Have a question? Submit a voice message at Anchor.fm

In this episode, I discuss a way to help identify a potential Lean Six Sigma project out of a larger improvement project taking place. Selecting a project is one of the hardest things to complete for those pursuing a Lean Six Sigma certification. Links Lean Six Sigma Project Ideas Need help in your organization? Let's talk! Schedule a free support call BIZ-PI.com LeanSixSigmaDefinition.com Have a question? Submit a voice message at Anchor.fm

In this episode, I discuss how I applied the Theory of Constraints (TOC) to come up with additional improvement ideas for a bottleneck process at a client I am working with. Before we invest in more people or equipment (throwing money at the problem), let's make sure we have extracted as much opportunity out of the existing process. Links What is Theory of Constraints? Need help in your organization? Let's talk! Schedule a free support call BIZ-PI.com LeanSixSigmaDefinition.com Have a question? Submit a voice message at Anchor.fm

In this episode, I discuss ways in which I've combined current event topics from the Iowa Hawkeyes sports teams with my data analysis and process improvement background. I explain a summary of 4 articles I have written, and invite you to read the ones that are of interest to you. Links True or False? Iowa Football Struggles in Games on the West Coast Will Jordan Bohannon Tie or Break the Big Ten 3-Point FG's Made Record? Did Iowa Women Suffer from Lack of Fouls in Loss to Creighton? Racial Differences in Football Player Retention at the University of Iowa Need help in your organization? Let's talk! Schedule a free support call BIZ-PI.com LeanSixSigmaDefinition.com Have a question? Submit a voice message at Anchor.fm

In this episode, I discuss a situation I encountered related to hiring new employees within a set period of time. Thinking about the problem in terms of takt time was helpful, so I thought I'd share that with everyone. If you don't know about takt time, it's a method to establish a pace or rhythm for how often a process needs to complete items. We take the time available divided by the number of items to determine a pace for the work. In this example, we use it to determine how often you need to hire people to meet your goal of 14 candidates. I also include adjustments to the demand to account for losses through the process, such as no-shows, not being qualified, and not accepting the job. Links Takt Time on LeanSixSigmaDefinition.com Need help in your organization? Let's talk! Schedule a free support call BIZ-PI.com LeanSixSigmaDefinition.com Have a question? Submit a voice message at Anchor.fm