TPS
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By the numbers: How to study a process
Analyze your data according to mean, median, mode and range.
Nissan seeks dramatic jumps ahead in innovation
Goal is kakushin over kaizen, to deliver change that’s a multiple of the previous.
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Going with the flow: how TPS and McDonalds are cleaning up
A new McDonald’s employee is taught to never be idle. If there’s a lull, start cleaning. The same principle applies in your place.
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Achieve McBusiness success
Emulate McDonalds’ processes.
Maximize value stream mapping
Running an enterprise value stream mapping event takes people out of the organization and places them “on” it, and the value will be significantly enhanced with the addition of “outside eyes” from suppliers, customers or other members from your manufacturing consortium.
