Video Kaizen Success Stories
See Real Manufacturing Results. One Kaizen at a Time.
Watch Adam Lawrence share the stories, strategies, and breakthroughs behind real Kaizen transformations.
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!
Charting the Course of Critical Information
We thought we had found all of the opportunities in our electronics lab 5S Kaizen. Until we realized that a critical communication was taking so long that the customer was waiting for their results unnecessarily.
The Journey of 100 Google Business Reviews
When I got my first Google Business Review, I was excited for the feedback I received. Now I wanted more! How was I going to get more, I wondered?
Five Lessons from my First Five Years in Business
Consulting is filled with ups and downs. Here's what I learned during my first five years.
Consulting is filled with ups and downs. Here's what I learned during my first five years.
A Random Birthday Message Leads to a Strategic Planning Session
Sending birthday cards to all of my employees surprised them and strengthened our working relationship.
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.
Sometimes the Right Choice isn't the Convenient One
I made a significant rookie mistake. Luckily, I only made it once in my career!
Make it Real
I developed the Wheel of Sustainability and learned how to share it with teams in a way that was meaningful to them.
Image is Everything - Understand How Your Reflection Looks to Others
My inability to provide a clear image of how I could help kept me from acquiring an important client.
Blow it Up
I had to suppress my fear as I lit the fuse to blow up the side of a hill during a mining demonstration.
Knowing Your Product a Bit too Well
How did the mining operator know the clay was good? He took a bite!
My Stuff's not Going to Fit in that Box
I was so focused on the battle that I didn’t realize something good was happening
Not Everyone Thinks the Same
There are so many ways to solve a problem. My approach wasn't necessarily the best for others.
One Call was all that was Needed
A simple phone call would have saved 18 months of wasted effort.
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.
