Organizations have dramatically sped up their digital transformation activities. The pandemic has made companies consider a digital transformation much sooner than before. Companies of all sizes realize they need to transform. To help guide you, here are the top roles for a successful digital transformation. 1. Solution Architect Just like it sounds, a solution architect …
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Last week I talked about five reasons your company culture matters. This week I want to offer five steps to improve your company culture. These steps came from an infographic I saw from the Digital Information Age. You might not offer the cultural benefits like Google, Ikea, and Amazon, but there are small steps you …
Augmented reality can transform the customer experience by allowing potential customers to try it before they buy it. You can take see how that new couch will look in your living room before purchasing it. AR will also change the way maintenance is done in many situations. Imagine walking to a piece of equipment with …
This week I am fortunate to speak with Chris Luckett the Network Manager of Process Excellence for the Kettering Health Network in Dayton Ohio. I hired Chris when he was a college student to be an intern at the consulting firm I was at. It was great to re-connect with him and learn about their …
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It’s baseball season. At least for now in the COVID era. While we all think we need to hit home runs on the Lean journey- you don’t. Hear how W Machine Works used small wins to drive their employee engagement! This week on American Lean Weekday, I interview W Machine works who have been on …
Now that social distancing is a thing, I would like to provide you with a tool you can use to help maintain social distancing. It might require a re-design of your current assembly lines, but it will be worth it. It is In-Process Kanban or IPK. Many of the pictures I have seen of assembly …
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