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Why the lack of qualified staff is not just an external problem but reveals management shortcomings, requiring models capable of turning operational routine into a system of learning, maturation and leadership succession
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Standardization is the foundation for consolidating productivity as a real competitive differentiator. Without it, there is no stability in performance and no foundation for continuous improvement. Discover how to overcome challenges and achieve more sustainable results
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In times of accelerated digital transformation and pressure to innovate, the difference between success and frustration lies in intentional use — the kind that creates real value for the customer and eliminates waste
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In a scenario of finite resources and growing demand for sustainable solutions, the Japanese automaker seeks to turn environmental challenges into strategic opportunities
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Keeping equipment and systems running directly influences strategy execution and the delivery of value to the customer. With a structured approach, maintenance management can become a pillar of stability, efficiency and alignment between operations and business.
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Learn how Knauf, a global benchmark in prefabricated products, regained sales leadership in Brazil, impressively optimized at least 8 performance indicators, significantly transformed people's mindset and behavior and, on top of that, won an international award
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The launch of Christoph Roser's book, All About Pull Production, inspired John Shook to discuss the origins and true meaning of 'pull production' and why it is wrong to blame JIT (Just-In-Time) for the failures of global supply chains.
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How, in just two years and on its own initiative, the Brazilian branch of one of the leading Japanese companies in the global pneumatics market achieved enviable indicators, reshaped structures, mindsets and cultures, and is thereby consolidating and boosting the organization's Brazilian and global relevance among SMC's 84 operations worldwide
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An uncompromising quality-improvement fanatic shares his preferred method for radical breakthroughs in quality, acquired through decades of experience improving facilities in the US, Europe, Asia, Africa and Japan.
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INTERVIEW - Drawing on 33 years of experience working in product development at Caterpillar, the interviewee reflects on lean in engineering
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Understand how lean can help improve one of the most important indicators in manufacturing
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A people-centered approach to working, improving and adopting automation is allowing this Norwegian company to thrive in a constantly changing industry and environment.
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A practice pioneered by Toyota in which the problem, the analysis, the corrective actions and the action plan are written on a single sheet of paper (A3 size), usually with graphs and figures. At Toyota, A3 reports…
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Part three of a seven-part series, “The real secret to success with the A3 process”. Learn how the A3 process goes beyond problem solving and the other facets of the practice you must understand. Read the previous articles: part one - It is as much a social process as a technical problem-solving process and part 2 - PDCA is actually CA-PDCA – and it is the CA that makes the PD work .
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Part two of a seven-part series, “The real secret to success with the A3 process”. Learn how the A3 process goes beyond problem solving and the other facets of the practice you must understand. Read part one, " It is as much a social process as a technical problem-solving process "
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