Tour of Toyota and the Toyota Production System
There is much that can be achieved rapidly in leveraging Toyota Production System techniques - no matter your industry or role.
Manufacturing is on the Rise
Just because many manufacturers are seeing a positive outlook to the future doesn't mean it will turn into a reality unless we back up the talk with action.
Manufacturing Innovation
Manufacturing innovation is the highlight at this summit, where creative solutions and industry trends will be the focus.
Hidden Figures & Providing Value
I went to see the movie, "Hidden Figures" last weekend and really enjoyed it! It was an uplifting story about what perseverance can achieve. Three brilliant African American women were the brains behind the launch of astronaut John Glenn into orbit at a time when women, let alone [...]
Crowdsourcing is “In”
It is worth considering at least being aware of the power of crowdsourcing. Crowdsourcing can apply to all business and social interactions.
Technical Innovation & Japan’s Bullet Train
While in Japan last week, I had the opportunity to ride the bullet train three times - and, even waited to go back to Tokyo from Mt. Fuji to see it whiz past since you cannot see it in action in Tokyo as a terminal station - simply amazing [...]
Have Your Product Development Efforts Been Successful?
If you are already in a product development cycle, take a step back to think about whether you think achieving 30% of total sales within 3 years is feasible.
What MacGyver & the Fess Parker Have in Common
How can we be innovative and use what we have in new ways to create success?
Successful CEOs/ Presidents & Leadership
I cannot tell you how people I've seen who have had a profound impact - with followers throughout the company - who were not in a direct leadership role.
Unique New Zealand Style Cooperation
Are you creative and cooperative? It might come in quite handy when trying to solve a "work problem" you've had for quite a while (or even think of an innovative new approach) if you emptied your mind to see what new ideas came to you.