A decision can be defined as a course of action purposely chosen from a set of alternatives to achieve organizational or managerial objectives or goals. Effective decision making is a critical component of managing any organization or business activities and are frequently made at ALL levels of an organization.… Continue reading
Tag: Jamie Flinchbaugh
A Digital Dilemma
The Digital Factory in a New Normal
I continue to be captivated by the continuing focus and application of Factory 4.0. and the digital transformation. I recently had the opportunity to listen to an AME Webinar featuring Steven Spear from MIT and author of the DNA of the Toyota Production … Continue reading
Tactics of Policy Deployment
Leading Lean with Purpose
I’m currently working with an organization on policy deployment and was reminded of an experience some years ago. I was meeting with a good friend who I consider to be one of the best manufacturing leaders I have ever known, and I’ve known a lot. … Continue reading
Examining Lincoln (James not Abraham)
Enabling Lean Operating Systems
For most of the 90’s I had the good fortune to consult with Chrysler Corp. working primarily on the implementation of the Chrysler Operating System (COS) which was led by Chrysler EVP, Dennis Pawley. During that same period, my future partner Jamie Flinchbaugh, was employed … Continue reading
Digital Lean- Are we doomed to repeat the sins of the past?
When I was asked to help MAEX Partners in Germany develop a digital readiness assessment my first thought was “why me”. As many of you know I am not a technological pioneer or even very technologically capable. However, what I learned during a recent industry tour is that the digital … Continue reading
Lean is Dead
Hopefully this got your attention. I’m not suggesting that lean is dead and gone. What I am suggesting is that’s its dead and mummified, it’s not flourishing. More and more organizations are growing as they embrace lean and are more effective in their transformation. But is lean as … Continue reading
The Essence of Lean Leadership
Lean Leadership Requires Discipline
I was recently asked during The Lean Leadership Podcast hosted by Chris Burnham “What advice might I give an organization that is well on it’s way in their lean journey”. Not an easy question to quickly answer but I didn’t hesitate–DISCIPLINE. Jim Collins in his … Continue reading