by Dan Burgos | Alphanova, Lean
Leading an organization through a Lean manufacturing implementation is no easy feat. Every manufacturer has its own challenges. Whether it is the culture within the business, the state of the industry, customers, or anything in between, accomplishing this task has...
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by Dan Burgos | Alphanova, Lean
This post is a follow up to our previous post: 5 Common Lean Implementation Pitfalls. See below the remaining pitfalls. 4. Fascination with the tools – Lean manufacturing has many technical tools that have enamored many manufacturers because they are fun to implement...
by Dan Burgos | Alphanova, Lean
Many manufacturing leaders make the decision to bring a Lean implementation to their organizations. Unfortunately, many of them either fail to take the time to become educated on the subject; or are misinformed because of the information being shared in many circles....
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by Dan Burgos | Alphanova, Leadership
This post is a follow-up to our previous blog 8 Ways Manufacturers Create Buy-In from Their Team. Here are the remaining recommendations: 5. Answer WIIFM (what’s in it for me)– We must always keep the “we” or team mentality first. However, all of us have...
by Dan Burgos | Alphanova, Leadership
Getting buy-in from your team is imperative for the success of any change initiative, especially when implementing changes to the way people perform their work and how they behave. A 2007 survey of manufacturers, of which 70% used Lean as an improvement methodology,...
by Dan Burgos | Alphanova, Leadership
Dealing with a crisis is a very challenging situation. First, we must react to the early developments and lead through the uncertainty. However, at some point, we must turn our attention to what things will look like once the crisis stabilizes. Many manufacturers fail...
by Dan Burgos | Alphanova, Lean
Under most circumstances if you do not improve you eventually fall behind to the competition. The best time to begin improving is right now. Whether business is slow or remarkably busy, many manufacturing leaders tend to find excuses as to why they cannot dedicate...
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by Dan Burgos | Alphanova, Operations
This post is a follow up to last week’s post: 5 Steps to ramp up a manufacturing operation. Here are the rest of our recommendations: 4. Protocols/Contingencies – When you analyze the risks to your operation, make sure you also develop the appropriate protocols and...
by Dan Burgos | Alphanova, Operations
Business interruptions can be rare but do occur from time to time. It does not matter what caused the interruption, relocation, natural disaster, or an unprecedented crisis. Interruptions can stifle the momentum your business was building and spoil a great year. When...
by Dan Burgos | Alphanova, Leadership
Uncertain times have a way of bringing people together as they overcome adversity. Other times uncertainty could tear them apart. Uncertainty can bring to the surface fear of the unknown, and that can create a negative environment. Things like distrust, jealousy,...
by Dan Burgos | Alphanova, Lean
Manufacturers go through all kinds of waves that fluctuate from being chaotically busy to moving extremely slow. When business is slow, it’s the perfect time to work ON the business. Slowdowns are a time to seize the opportunity to re-tool the business and prepare for...
by Dan Burgos | Alphanova, Leadership
Everyone that’s been in manufacturing long enough knows that unexpected circumstances can, and do, happen at a moment’s notice. Failing to properly respond to a crisis can significantly affect a business. Manufacturers must take a proactive approach on how they...
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