Using DMAIC for your A3 Report

The definition of an A3 Report is a simple storyboard that tells the whole story of an improvement event on one 11×17 sheet of paper. The left side defines the problem, the right side proposes solutions. That is the basic structure. However, A3 is much more than that. It is the tool used by Toyota Read More …

Association for Manufacturing Excellence, AME Conference Marketing Lesson

This week I attended the AME Conference held in Covington, KY. I have to say it was one of the best conferences that I have attended in a long time, with a great mix of workshops, seminars and plant tours. They also paid particular attention to their vendors making sure all their needs were met. Read More …

5 Myths About Rapid E-Learning

I am starting to visit this blog fairly often and wanted to share it with others. Some great information about e-learning, a subject that touches all of us today. From The Rapid E-learning Blog: “Go to a learning conference today; use the words PowerPoint and e-learning in the same sentence and, typically, you’ll get lots Read More …

Seth Godin is experiencing a Lean Transformation

In a recent Seth Godin Blog he discussed “The modern talking pad“ Seth went on to say: “I think this is a big idea, but your mileage may vary. I’ve been having great success with a hybrid of the yellow legal pad and a printed presentation from Keynote (or Powerpoint). I use it during small Read More …