Last week we talked about process improvement and layoffs. This week let’s look at applying a little quality magic to make the impossible possible. If you believe in quality (more…)

Last week we talked about working harder, working smarter and waste. This week I would like to discuss process improvement and layoffs. Think of this as improve too fast and you will have no choice but to (more…)

Part 4 of a four-Part Series

Part 1: Organizational Design for Process Improvement
Part 2: Organizational Structure for Process Improvement
Part 3: Organizational Structure — Alignment by Product-Flow
Part 4: Organizational Leadership for Process Improvement

Last week we discussed the organizational structure (span of control and product-flow alignment) that leads to the foundation required for successful process improvement programs. This week we are going to look at (more…)

Part 2 of a four-Part Series

Part 1: Organizational Design for Process Improvement
Part 2: Organizational Structure for Process Improvement
Part 3: Organizational Structure — Alignment by Product-Flow
Part 4: Organizational Leadership for Process Improvement

In the previous article we discussed the organizational design principles that lead to the foundation required for successful process improvement programs. This week we are going to look at Organizational Structure — your Org Chart. (more…)

Part 1 of a four-Part Series

Part 1: Organizational Design for Process Improvement
Part 2: Organizational Structure for Process Improvement
Part 3: Organizational Structure — Alignment by Product-Flow
Part 4: Organizational Leadership for Process Improvement

This month we are examining the organizational design principles that lead to the foundation required for successful process improvement programs. Tools like Six Sigma, Lean Thinking and Theory of Constraints are great but, (more…)

Part 3 of a Three-Part Series

Part 1: Process Improvement Programs - Six Sigma?
Part 2: Lean Thinking for Process Improvement
Part 3: Theory of Constraints for Process Improvement

This month we are examining different process improvement programs on the market. Last week we discussed Lean Thinking and its application in mature industries, service businesses, or organizations that handle few transactions. This week we are going to look at throughput improvement or (more…)

Part 2 of aThree-Part Series

Part 1: Process Improvement Programs - Six Sigma?
Part 2: Lean Thinking for Process Improvement
Part 3: Theory of Constraints for Process Improvement

This month we are examining different process improvement programs on the market. Last week we discussed Six Sigma and its application in high technology, high transaction, or expensive error environments. But if you are in a mature industry, (more…)

Part 1 of aThree-Part Series

Part 1: Process Improvement Programs - Six Sigma?
Part 2: Lean Thinking for Process Improvement
Part 3: Theory of Constraints for Process Improvement

There are a lot of different process improvement programs on the market today and everyone has their favorite.

• Six Sigma
• Lean Thinking
• Theory of Constraints (TOC)
• ISO 9000 Quality Standards (more…)
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Part 4 of a four-part series

Part 1: How to Transform Objectives into Results?
Part 2: Identify Business Metrics and Business Situations to Drive Results
Part 3: How Much Time is Needed for Process Improvement
Part 4: How to Get Buy-in to Ensure Results

Last week we discussed process improvement half-life or how long it should take to achieve our target objectives. We also introduced what other resources we need to build our action plan. What’s left? In order to achieve your objectives for (more…)

Part 3 of a four-part series

Part 1: How to Transform Objectives into Results?
Part 2: Identify Business Metrics and Business Situations to Drive Results
Part 3: How Much Time is Needed for Process Improvement
Part 4: How to Get Buy-in to Ensure Results

The last article discussed how to identify business metrics and diagnose business situation outcomes needed to drive results. But there is another important metric, time. This week we will discuss how long it should take to achieve our target objectives and (more…)