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You’ve seen street artists draw caricatures. They exaggerate someone’s characteristics for humorous effect. The characteristic is true, but the exaggeration creates a false impression, or at least a distorted perception. …
You’ve seen street artists draw caricatures. They exaggerate someone’s characteristics for humorous effect. The characteristic is true, but the exaggeration creates a false impression, or at least a distorted perception. …
The difference between problem solving and process execution is significant, each benefiting from a specific approach to organizing the workforce. Here Bill Shinskey explores the notion of blending organizational structure to…
A recent experience from the field. A machine operator sets up her process. A variety of inputs and variables are set to create widgets. In her industry, the measure of…
I was unable to uncover the origins of this quote, but it is always attributed to Author Donald R Gannon. Donald is mystery, at least to the people at Google…
William Edwards Deming (October 14, 1900 – December 20, 1993) was an American statistician, professor, author, lecturer, and consultant. He is perhaps best known for his work in Japan. There, from…
You are dedicated to being successful. You know your department's processes 'inside and out'. You should, after all, you designed these processes to address challenges or opportunities as they revealed…
The implementation of process control methods is still in the beginning stages within the traditional automotive stamping environment. Many stamping organizations struggle to maintain consistent processes and data collection systems.…
There is currently a labor and skills shortage in the tool and die trade which will impact the future of manufacturing. Like many disciplines, even 4 years, or 8,000 hours,…
You’ve paid for training. Your team members have read a variety of management books on all of the latest processes. Your recruitment has landed highly credentialed talent. You’ve paid for…