As I mentioned in an earlier blog, Value Stream Mapping is an effective tool to understand the current state of a process prior to moving...

I am a big fan of Agile methodology, but I use tools from waterfall project management with the methodology, such as project charters. It...

Whether issued by an auditor or a customer, responding to a corrective action is often a chore. Even those who embrace continuous...

Seeing waste in the manufacturing process can be as simple as observing the process. Spaghetti diagrams and value stream mapping help...

I had a conversation recently with a colleague about process accountability. We discussed a process that involves doing research to...

Sometimes you just need to expand your view and see what all tools are available for you to use.