Hier finden Sie alle relevante Artikel im Bezug zu „Lean Thinking“, insbesondere von (Jim) James Womack und Daniel Jones
The complexity of supply chains is constantly increasing. the words „supply networks“ describe the situation better, nowadays. Most companies in countries like USA, Germany, Switzerland do not even produce more than 50% of the real net output ratio (vertical range of manufacture) anymore. If you buy a Porsche 911 or Boxter you will purchase 20% …
supply chains (networks) compete, not companies Weiterlesen »
For many years, we have been conducting lean audits for private equities during due diligence and fortune 500 companies for continuous improvements. 5 years ago the focus and the customer demand was on lean manufacturing audits to see the leanness current state before the transaction. This offers a measurement against the future state = the results of ongoing lean conversions and kaizens afterwards. …
This headline is taken from the harvard business review april 2010 [HBR2010]. It is an important message to all decision makers but even more important to all interim managers and lean practitioners as their constant companion in business life is change. How do you know? What should you do? How do you know? There are …
„It’s not just individuals who burn out – companies do, too!“ Weiterlesen »
Seit fast 20 Jahren bilde ich Projektmanager in unterschiedlichsten Funktionen aus. Vermittelte ich in den 90ern noch das Spannungsdreicke Qualität-Kosten-Zeit (was inzwischen durch Lean Methoden nachweislich wiederlegt wurde), so hat die Theory of Constrains einen starken Einfluss auf die Lehrinhalte genommen. Das Critical Chain Projektmanagement (CCPM) hat Einzug erhalten. Im CCPM wird stark auf den …
Critical Chain (CCPM) + Stakeholdermanagement = Projektmanagement 2011 Weiterlesen »
Die Einführung von Lean in den Bereichen Administration,Verkauf, Marketing und Management unterscheidet sich erheblich von der Einführung von Lean Systemen in der Produktion. Die Produktion und das Lager sind gute Bereiche für Einsteiger in die Lean Thematik und erste Verbesserungen in diesem Bereich können mit einem guten Basiswissen über Verschwendung (muda), Takt Time, VSM, 5S, Standard Work, …
Worauf ist bei der Einführung von Lean Administration zu achten? (dt.) Weiterlesen »
Doesn’t matter how you will call it, Lean Admin, Lean Service or Lean SG&A can be a pitfall for experienced lean manufacturing practitioner. Especially engineer minded companies and countries like Germany and Switzerland like to start with „the tools“. But adapting or migrating tools and even key learnings from the shop floor to the administrative …
Lean SG&A: Designing a service system that optimally responds to customer demand Weiterlesen »
„The Gold Mine“ by Freddy and Michael Ballé climbed my personal olymp of audiobooks. My current assignment force me to drive three hours per day by car. I see this as a great opportunity to listen to as many audiobooks as possible and extend my horizonts. After listening to the „old stuff“ like Womack and Jones „Lean Thinking“ …
Five why is a very powerful method. It’s a logical way to find your root cause. But it can do even more. It can take you on a interesting and maybe funny journey. Most of you probably know the typical (boring) five why example like this one: Why did the machine stop? It blew a fuse. …
Are you aware of Danaher? No? Maybe you heard about Beckman Coulter, Matco, Sybron, Hengstler, Aaliant, Accu-Sort, Alltec, Armstrong Tools, Dexis, Dover, Fluke, Gilbarco, Hach Lange, Hydrolab, Instrumentarium Dental, KaVo Dental, Investech, Leica Microsystems, Leica Bio Systems, Portescap, Radiometer, Thomson, Veeder-Root or Videojet Technologies? No? I haven’t heard about them neither before I became the CEO and …
Danaher Business System – Implementing „real lean thinking“ Weiterlesen »
Since January 2011, I am in an assignment to set up a project office for a global player in the metal industry. Current Situation: Good Company, good management, good culture. The management is aware of the necessary change from product focus towards dedication to client needs and demands. To achieve the best possible client focus, …
Interim Assignment „Setting up Project Office Part 1“ Weiterlesen »