Bangkok Airways and the Power of People
2 January 2011
I apologize for posts being few and far between - my wife and I were wandering around and exploring Thailand, Cambodia, and Hong Kong for the past thr…
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
And here I thought large-scale central planning was thrown out with the remnants of the old Soviet Union. Lean folks know that effective capacity is…
Incenting the Positive vs. Restricting the Negative
20 December 2010
A couple weeks ago The Wall Street Journal published a series of articles on climate change - or the approach to reducing climate change - that I'…
A Short Term Duel to Mediocrity
16 December 2010
A few days ago I told you about Johnson & Johnson hitting the big 4-0... forty recalls that is. Truly an amazing achievement to be that pathetic i…
The Value of 0.07 Seconds
13 December 2010
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 Toshiba Corp. f…
J&J Hits the Big 4-0
10 December 2010
Yes, a major milestone. But one that is nearly impossible to comprehend. Forty. J&J, the world’s largest health products company, has recalled…
Yes, McKinsey Again
8 December 2010
We probably aren't making any friends over at McKinsey, not that we really care. From nearly destroying Lego to figuring out that silo organizatio…