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
By Steven Hirt
I recently had a health scare, nothing imminent but a wake-up call for sure. It became crystal clear that I needed to change, that I needed to improve my health situation (why we wait to address these types of things will be subject of another blog because I know you are already thinking that!). So instead […]
By Roger Wolfe
When I was working for a large furniture manufacturer, I was a manager of one of their Machine Build departments. The Machine Build departments supported the kaizen efforts going on at each of the companies’ facilities. Machine Build members participate in the kaizen event, gain an understanding of the need and bring the information back […]
Your self confidence sets the stage for your achievements. Believing in yourself and having determination to succeed you will surely make it happen. Take time to reflect on the past and set personal goals for the new year that will fulfill your passion. Think about opportunities to learn about something new by attending Optima’s learning […]
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Congrats to our new graduates of our TWI (Training Within Industry) Certification Program. Each completed coursework in Job Methods, Job Instruction and Job Relations! Pictured are Eli Manning of Broan, Aaron Momber of Kohler Co., Cody Alf and Patrick Aleshire of HellermannTyton North America, Sara Smital of Emmi Roth and Mike Spanjer of BW Papersystems. […]
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By Dick Cole
Some great ideas were shared by those attending the Twin Cities Continuous Improvement Consortium Meeting at Intek Plastics in Hastings, MN recently. Led by Dick Cole, Optima’s Director of the Twin Cities Consortium, participants from Andersen Corporation, Standex, Intek Plastics, Renewal by Anderson, Airworthy Aerospace, Uponor and Emerson contributed their ideas around the following topics […]
