You need to do more changeovers!!! Sounds crazy? You will find out why in this episode. Changeovers are something that many companies try to avoid at all costs. This creates an environment where just-in-time principles get violated. Many misunderstandings exist when it comes to SMED. Find out how a reduction of changeover time has a dramatic impact on your lead-times, inventory, and growth.

One of the most misunderstood parts of lean, Standard Work is often misunderstood and dismissed as unneeded. So many companies contend that they are “doing” Lean, but leave Standard Work by the wayside. In this episode, you’ll learn the answers to the most perplexing questions, notions and beliefs regarding Standard Work, which is a key component of the Toyota Production System.

A lean mindset is more than just common sense. In many ways, it is counterintuitive. Lean challenges the traditional way of doing business that many executives have grown accustomed to. In this episode, you’ll learn how to rethink those traditional ways so that your lean transformation can be a success.