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…
SOLUTION AREA: Operational Excellence
When it comes to business processes, the Pareto Principle tells it like it is: roughly 80% of outcomes are the product of 20% of causes. In the second half of our two-part series, “The Pareto Chart — A Powerful Partner in Data Management,” the CBS team looks at how the daily observation of causes and outcomes can lead to more effective analysis and problem-solving.
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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