By Chris Schermer
No matter what sector of business you are in, there is some degree of variation. We set out to design reliable, repeatable and capable processes that flow but, reality doesn’t always reflect that. Meetings are scheduled at various intervals, weekly, monthly, to review and address the variation experienced within the processes but, could you do […]
By Laurie Stoveken
Optima facilitates a Safety Special Interest Group that meets periodically to discuss safety related topics. Events are free to attend if you are a CI Alliance Member. Our next event is scheduled at Grande Cheese in Fond du Lac on April 9, 2018, with the discussion topic being, safety observations. For more information contact Laurie.Stoveken@Optimanow.com
By Roger Wolfe
When you hear right sized you are probably thinking of the overall dimensions of the machine. That is one element of Right Sized, but there is another very crucial element – run speed of the machine. Speed When considering a machine design, understanding takt rate is extremely important. A machine that needs to complete a […]
By Laurie Stoveken
At Optima we have a resource library of books, cd’s and videos available for Continuous Improvement Alliance members. Ramp up your knowledge on various subjects from strategy, leadership, to continuous improvement. Click on this link for a listing of what’s available: https://Optima.libib.com. To learn more contact Laurie.Stoveken@Optimanow.com
