Blogs
The Gemba Walk: 3 Fundamental Characteristics of the Bones of Gemba
Great Gemba Walks become a focused process whereby leadership engages with various parts of the organization
Blogs
How to Translate Lean Principles Into Your Office Functions
Let’s look at some examples of how lean concepts can help reduce variability in office functions.
Blogs
Using Technology to Capture Standardized Work via the TWI-JI Format
This article focused on technology as well as Training Within Industry – Job Instruction (TWI-JI) module to capture standardized work.
Success Stories
Bourn and Koch, Inc.
Machine tool manufacturer converts tribal knowledge into standard work using industry 4.0 technologies and sees improvement in workforce development, efficiencies, and the bottom line.
Success Stories
Quad City Engineering, Co.
East Moline machine shop improves business processes, boosts productivity, and attracts new customers after becoming ISO 9001:2015 certified.
Success Stories
VMC Chinese Parts
Carbondale manufacturer grows online sales with streamlined Search Engine Optimization (SEO) strategy.
Success Stories
Midwest Aero Support, Inc.
Machesney Park manufacturer achieves cybersecurity compliance goals to meet Department of Defense security requirements.
Success Stories
PedalCell
Chicago manufacturer leverages Illinois Manufacturing Innovation Voucher to develop and launch a ground-breaking new product locally and internationally.
Success Stories
Trim-Tex
Drywall manufacturer improves workplace culture and employee engagement through workforce development trainings.
