Waste and Visual Management at Meat Markets
7 January 2011
By Kevin Meyer A few days ago I told you the remarkable story of Bangkok Airways, which I encountered while on my recent three week vacation to Thail…
2010 Management Improvement Blog Review
4 January 2011
By Kevin Meyer As in past year's we're honored to be part of Curious Cat's annual management improvement blog review and will be taking a…
Bangkok Airways and the Power of People
2 January 2011
By Kevin Meyer I apologize for posts being few and far between - my wife and I were wandering around and exploring Thailand, Cambodia, and Hong Kong…
Southeast Asian Grand Tour: Thailand, Cambodia, and Hong Kong
26 December 2010
Our December 2010 holiday journey through Thailand, Cambodia, and Hong Kong created the perfect blend of cultural immersion, tropical relaxation, and…
If we build it...
22 December 2010
By Kevin Meyer And here I thought large-scale central planning was thrown out with the remnants of the old Soviet Union. Lean folks know that effect…
Incenting the Positive vs. Restricting the Negative
20 December 2010
By Kevin Meyer A couple weeks ago The Wall Street Journal published a series of articles on climate change - or the approach to reducing climate chan…
A Short Term Duel to Mediocrity
16 December 2010
By Kevin Meyer A few days ago I told you about Johnson & Johnson hitting the big 4-0... forty recalls that is. Truly an amazing achievement to b…
The Value of 0.07 Seconds
13 December 2010
By Kevin Meyer What is a day or even a week of manufacturing disruption worth to you? How about 0.07 seconds? A split-second power disruption at a…