In sourcing, out sourcing, off shoring, on shoring – the manufacturing debate rages. So what’s the big deal? Jobs – the foundation of an economy. Jobs pay for things, important things like food, schools, and healthcare. No jobs, no economy. The end. What does lean, the most successful manufacturing business......
There are three categories of knowing: we know we know, we don’t know, and we think we know. When we know we know – we understand fundamentals, we have a model, we have evidence, we can predict. We can build on this knowledge. We’re not often in this state, but......
What’s worse than getting only one thing done today? Getting none done. The problem? Our New Normal. Too many things. Dilution. The answer? Stop starting and start finishing.
......Environmental stability, aka, Green, is just starting. Most are still in reluctant compliance mode, hoping beyond hope that this newest of corporate initiatives dies on the vine, that it’s just another corporate initiative. Wrong. Very wrong. It’s the way we’re going to grow our business; it’s the way we’re going......
Companies (and countries) are slowly learning that moving manufacturing to low cost countries is a big mistake, a mistake of economy-busting proportion. (More costly than any war.) With labor costs at 10% of product cost, saving 20% on labor yields a staggering 2% cost savings. 2%. Say that out loud.......
Warranty cost: not a glamorous subject, but an important one. It’s a great surrogate for what your customers experience. Some companies try to reduce warranty costs by trimming their warranty policies — reducing costs but offering customers less. Bad idea, kind of like increasing insurance deductibles and co-pays. Warranty cost......
This week is an anniversary of sorts. So, I thought I’d share the most popular posts over the last twelve months. Here are the top 5: Who Owns Cost The Dumb-Ass Filter DFA Saves More Than Six Sigma and Lean Fasteners Can Consume 20-50% of Assembly Time DFMA Won’t Work......
Your purchasing manager was just fired due to skyrocketing shipping costs now that you build product in a country with low cost labor. You must hold a national press conference to explain how lead paint was put on your product by your supplier in a country with low cost labor.......
Focus, focus, focus. Measure, measure, measure. We draw organizational boxes, control volumes, and measure ins and outs. Cost, quality, delivery. Control volumes? Open a Ziploc bag and pour water in it. The bag is the control volume and the water is the organizational ooze. Feel free to swim around in......
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