Leadership and Change Management
The True Costs of Poor Quality
When we think about quality in the manufacturing realm, we generally limit our focus to the tangible aspects of products such as parts, components, and their fit, size, finish, and alignment. Poor quality, however, extends far beyond what you can feel and see. As do the effects, not just on the consumer but within the…
Read MoreThe Fallacy of the Silver Bullet: Why a Whole System Approach is Essential for CEOs
Once, early in my career, I was standing above a Toyota assembly line in Japan. Looking down at the plant floor, I realized that at any given time, a hundred different kinds of vehicles were rolling off the line. I felt like being there and seeing all of this was essentially akin to giving away…
Read MoreDeploying a Strategic Plan for Manufacturing CEOs
In my work with companies across the manufacturing landscape, I see it all the time. While many companies are great at creating strategies, very few are adept at deploying and managing them. Many companies mistakenly view their budgeting cycle as strategy deployment, keeping their focus solely on spending money on the things they predict will…
Read MoreDriving Strategic Change Through Culture
We have a saying around here: Culture eats strategy for breakfast. In every industry, culture is a powerful force that can either propel or hinder strategic change initiatives, but nowhere is it more apparent than in manufacturing. And as the saying above suggests, a well-crafted strategy alone will not guarantee success unless it’s supported by…
Read MoreSurviving the Tsunami of Labor Shortages
Competitive Business Solutions has years of hands-on skills identifying performance issues like labor shortages and other challenges facing companies today. The Key to success in many cases is a lean and sustainable operating system that gives the management team new skills to successfully operate the company.
Read MoreShare Available Improvement Opportunities With Potential Buyers
Thinking about selling your company or if you want to explore how simple it can be? Preparing an operational improvement plan is key. Competitive Business Solutions can help you prepare to sell.
Read MoreThe Art of the Possible: Using Capability Modeling to Drive Business Change
Based on proven CBS methodology, this valuable summary will help you build a three-phase capability model that clearly demonstrates what Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) can be improved and how to achieve operational excellence.
Read MoreThe Fifth “S” and why it should be the first…
“Stick Rate” is a term often used to describe the ability of a change to a process to remain in place over time. There is no more evident and frustrating example of this than when companies attempt to implement a 5S program. Anyone in the manufacturing sector that has experienced a 5S program rollout will…
Read MoreBob Morin
Bob Morin’s operational experience spans over 25 years in the aerospace, consumer products, and medical devices industries. Bob began preparing for his future role as a problem solver while serving in the U.S. Navy for eight years, honing his leadership skills in various locations. His Navy experience instilled in him a drive for simplicity and…
Read MoreYou get what you measure – False
Many companies that are looking to start a Continuous Improvement program know that they need to drive improvement but are unsure of where to start.
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