Get it Right Early

Small alignment problems at the beginning of a manufacturing process often become major quality, reliability, and productivity problems downstream. In this video, I share how a Reliability Kaizen helped one composite decking manufacturer dramatically improve flow by focusing on the earliest points in the process.

Turning the Factory Upside Down

Turning the Plant Upside Down wasn't really about redesigning a factory, it was about challenging assumptions. In this video, I share how a 3P (Production Preparation Process) Kaizen helped one manufacturing team move beyond their perceived constraints, develop breakthrough facility concepts, and discover possibilities they never thought were achievable.

My First Process Improvement Project

When I started my career, I quickly learned how important it was to spend time out in the process and create good working relationships with the people doing the work. Go to Gemba!

When You Want Something Done Right - Outsource it

I learned that I could provide more value to the company by hiring an expert to perform the critical work.

One Size Doesn't Fit All

You must truly understand the problem before attempting to solve it.

Don't be Afraid to Expose Your Weaknesses

Bringing the UL inspector into the plant improved our quality and strategic growth position.

With Persistence and Desire Anything is Possible

Don't let anyone tell you it can't be done. There's always a way!

If it Fits, it Ships

Using Tell, Show, and Do prevented a problem that would have created a poor customer experience.