The 5S process is just about cleaning up and getting things neat and orderly, right? So, what’s so special about that? How can something so simple have a large effect […]
What’s so special about 5S?
By Roger Wolfe
Strategies for Solid Employee Engagement
By Steve Hirt
Does it seem like some of your teammates are just showing up for work (sometimes not even that)? If so, you are not alone. A recent Gallup poll finds that […]
Inventory Analysis and Control for Continuous Improvement
By Roger Wolfe, Optima Associates
Inventory has an impact on cash flow. Aged and obsolete inventory are a drain on company resources. The companies that manage their inventories well have an advantage over their competition.
Project Risk Tracking and Communication
By Tom Groth, Optima Associates
When taking on a new project, managers (and their teams) are most prepared when they have a solid understanding of the risks that emerge throughout their project’s lifespan. Projecting and […]
Utilize PFEP to “Come Back Better”
By Roger Wolfe
What is PFEP? A Plan for Every Part in detail. The Lean Enterprise Institute defines PFEP in the Lean Lexicon as follows: A detailed plan for each part used in a […]
Building Leadership Discipline with a little help from Leader Standard Work
By Dave Lange
“Discipline is choosing between what you want now, and what you want most.” – Abraham Lincoln The leader’s role in any organization centers around achieving results through the people they […]
Top 10 Tenets of Continuous Improvement
You’re ready to make your CI dreams a reality but where should you begin (apart from starting at the top)? Organization-wide culture change can be a long and winding journey, […]
7 Deadly Sins of Continuous Improvement
Every organization starts its continuous improvement journey with enthusiasm, excitement, and the best intentions. After assessments are completed and a vision for the future is established, organizations can still stumble […]
3 Ways to Get Engaged with Continuous Improvement
By Christian Wolcott
Are you engaged, disengaged or actively disengaged? It’s an assessment that must be made by an organization if they are interested in culture change or a culture of continuous improvement. […]
Optima Associates Hires Tom Groth as Continuous Improvement Leader
Industry veteran to lead Optima’s southern Wisconsin peer groups DE PERE, Wis., Jan. 14, 2020 – Optima Associates, a market leader in continuous improvement peer groups, training and consulting with […]
