by Patrick Adams | Sep 16, 2022 | Articles, Learning, Problem Solving
Standardized work is built on established consistencies within work processes, and is the cornerstone of all continuous improvement. Taiichi Ohno, known as the father of the Toyota Production System, said, “Without standards, there can be no kaizen...
by Patrick Adams | May 15, 2022 | Articles, Learning, Operational Excellence
As a young production supervisor on second shift, I was walking the production floor when an employee waved me over. It was my first week at this company and I was still introducing myself to everyone. She said, “I’d like to make a change.” I said,...
by Patrick Adams | May 1, 2022 | Articles, Learning
A few years ago, I borrowed my father-in-laws old truck to tow a camper for a family camping adventure. When I went to go pick up the old truck from him, I took my, then, 10 year old son with me. He was excited to ride in grandpa’s old truck! It was a hot summer...
