Toyota’s Culture – Inside Out

As discussed on our Lean Roadmap page, the culture that exists inside your company will determine the success or failure of your lean initiatives in the long-term.  So, how do we cultivate and nurture this culture that we desire to achieve? Fortunately, I found a great article,  How to implement “Lean Thinking” in a Business: Pathway to creating a “Lean Culture”, written by one of my recent twitter […]

5 New Paradigms for a Socially Engaged Company

I have discussed how company culture can significantly influence results.  Follow this link, 5 New Paradigms for a Socially Engaged Company, and prepare to be amazed.  How do these paradigms compare with your own? Engaging your teams can be as significant as any new investment in technology.  How much of an improvement would we have to make in Overall Equipment […]

Discover Toyota’s Best Practice

I have always been impressed by Toyota’s inherent ability to adapt, improve, and embrace change even during the harshest times.  This innate ability is a signature trait of Toyota’s culture and has been the topic of intense study and research for many years. How is it that Toyota continues to thrive regardless of the circumstances they encounter?  While numerous authors […]

Instant Turnaround for Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)

Instant Turnaround Did you know that your leadership style may be affecting your Overall Equipment Effectiveness?  A highly engaged and motivated workforce is the one single distinguishing trait of the top companies in industry today.  Most leaders and managers alike recognize that having the right people on the team are key to the success of their companies.  The vision and mission statements of many companies include statements like “… our […]