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TAKT Time: The Heartbeat of Efficient Manufacturing
https://youtu.be/gVLSwU60RDs “Takt time is not a number on a whiteboard. It is the promise you make to your customer, delivered one unit at a time, at exactly the pace they need it.” Introduction In an orchestra, the conductor’s baton is very important. It doesn’t make any sound, but it guides all the musicians. Each person…
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Setting Goals & Achieving Success: The Power of Management by Objectives (MBO)
“Surround yourself with the best people you can find, delegate authority, and don’t interfere as long as the policy you’ve decided upon is being carried out.”— Ronald Reagan Introduction There are two different ways to accomplish a big task. One way is to assemble all the key people together and give them the task…
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“Creating an Efficient and Inspiring Obeya Room”
“Strategy without tactics is the slowest route to victory. Tactics without strategy are the noise before defeat!” — Sun Tzu Introduction Vacations often start as a wonderful idea and then eventually end up being a nightmare to manage. Often overlooked, a lot of thought and brainstorming goes into perfectly organizing touring plans. The lack of know-how…