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.
Stop and Smell the Roses
We were so close to setting a company record. Why was everyone so stressed out?
Sometimes the Right Choice isn't the Convenient One
I made a significant rookie mistake. Luckily, I only made it once in my career!
Pick it Up and Move it
In order to make a significant impact on performance, we had to move critical equipment to a new location and get buy-in from the employees.
Alignment is Vital to a Successful Relationship
Although I was generating results for my client, I needed to adjust my process to fit their needs and strengthen their Kaizen culture.
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.
Even the Weather Couldn't Beat the Team
With an impending ice storm coming, would we get enough team members to test our new process?
Good Things Can Come from a Bad Situation
As we wound down the factory, people stayed focused and productivity rose.
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.
