How the Theory of Constraints Can Help You Manage Work Better
Before getting into more details about the theory of constraints and how it can be used to support work management, let's firstly understand what constraint means. From a broad perspective, a constraint can be understood as a limiting factor that hinders the efficiency goal of a process in any
How to Run a Virtual Gemba Walk with Your Remote Team
An interesting landscape in the manufacturing scene is unfolding. Operating in a pandemic has forced manufacturing teams to rethink how they work. It’s very common for operators and workers to discuss face-to-face on a production floor, especially when there is a problem in the line or a machine. They
How to Run a Virtual Gemba Walk with Your Remote Team
An interesting landscape in the manufacturing scene is unfolding. Operating in a pandemic has forced manufacturing teams to rethink how they work. It’s very common for operators and workers to discuss face-to-face on a production floor, especially when there is a problem in the line or a machine. They
Flow Efficiency: How to Measure it and Why You Should
In today's competitive work environment, companies often need to look at strategies for improving their processes aiming at delivering high quality products or services. Among the diverse methods available that help companies accomplish this goal, the Agile Kanban method has been used over the years in many different industries
A Comprehensive Guide to Value Stream Mapping Symbols
Value Stream Mapping (VSM) is a valuable tool for process managers and teams alike. The pursuit towards a lean process starts with the evaluation of the current state process and identifying wasteful activities. If you’ve seen a value stream map before, you’d know that there are many symbols used
Toyota Kata: What is it and How Can it Help You Continuously Improve?
Toyota Kata is a management philosophy that aims to help businesses continuously improve. It was developed by Taiichi Ohno, the father of the Toyota Production System. As defined by its name, “Kata,” it means continuous improvement. It's not exactly what they teach in school. But, it has been proven
