Using TRIZ for Problem Solving – Introduction A famous quote from Albert Einstein, “The problems that exist in the world today cannot be solved by the level of thinking that created them.“, applies to the discussion of problem solving and more so to the topic of TRIZ, The Theory of Inventive Problem Solving, developed by Genrich S. Altshuller. TRIZ – Theory of Inventive Problem Solving […]
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Using TRIZ for Problem Solving – Introduction
- Advanced Lean Manufacturing
- Contingency Planning
- Problem Solving
- Risk Management
- Root Cause Analysis
- Training
Contingency Planning For Lean Organizations – H1N1 (Swine Flu) – Reference
In our first post on Contingency Planning For Lean Organizations, we made reference to the current situation regarding the H1N1 virus or Swine Flu. We also suggested that history may provide relevant information that can be used to aid in future crisis event planning. Michael A. Roberto, author of “Know What You Don’t Know” copyright 2009 by Pearson Education Inc., […]
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Contingency Planning For Lean Operations – Part III
Contingency Planning for Lean Operations – Part III “Deaths spark huge crib recall” was the main headline of today’s Toronto Star (24-Nov-09). This recall was the result of 4 infant deaths and affects up to 2.1 million units sold. Click here to access the full article. This announcement has made headlines throughout North America and is certain to be featured on […]
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Contingency Planning For Lean Operations (II)
Contingency Planning For Lean Operations – Part II Putting together a contingency plan can be quite challenging when you consider all the things that could go wrong at any given point in time. Contingency plans should not only be restricted to “things gone wrong” and are not limited to operations or process specific events. All aspects of an operation are prone to […]