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Toyota in crisis: what now for Continuous Improvement?
With over 10m vehicles recalled in the last 6 months, Toyota's reputation for quality has been seriously called into question. How does this affect quality programmes based on the same principles?
Posted: 09 Feb 2010
Tags: Article Leadership & Executive Ownership Lean Operations Performance Focus Toyota Production System (TPS)
An Application of the Quality Transfer Function - part 1
In a previous article, y=f(x) was disproved as a transfer function, and a new formula for quality as a transformation proposed. This white paper describes its application in innovative systems such as kinetic recovery system (KERS). Part 1 looks at Useful work versus Worthwhile work on a single-piece flow line.
Posted: 16 Dec 2009
Tags: Six Sigma Article Lean Learning Culture Performance Focus Toyota Production System (TPS)
Review - Staying Lean: thriving not just surviving
How do you do less improvement but make it stick? How do we work better on the vital few? How do you incorporate green issues into your Lean programme? These and other questions were explored in a seminar hosted by Professor Peter Hines, chairman of the Lean Enterprise Research Centre and SA Partners.
Posted: 11 Dec 2009
Tags: Consistency of Approach Kaizen Lean Performance Focus Reviews Strategy & Planning Toyota Production System (TPS)
A3 reporting: the tool that drives Toyota
Based around Deming's PDCA cycle, A3 Thinking utilises a simple yet innovative reporting system, designed as part of the Toyota Production System, that can be used for decision making, problem solving and process redesign.
Posted: 16 Jul 2009
Tags: Article Consistency of Approach Leadership & Executive Ownership Performance Focus Product Design Research & Development Risk Management Strategy & Planning Toyota Production System (TPS)
Review: i&i Members Community Network Meeting on "Governance & Process Ownership"
13th May 2009
i&i Members gathered at Dunchurch Park near Rugby, UK to discuss and learn from a cross-section of industries on the subject of Governance and Process Ownership.
Posted: 22 May 2009
Tags: Banking Chemicals Six Sigma Change Capability Consistency of Approach Consumer Services Energy & Utilities Financial Services Health Care Industrial Manufacturing Leadership & Executive Ownership Lean Legal & Compliance Media Performance Focus Pharmaceuticals Reviews Strategy & Planning Systems Thinking Telecommunications Equipment Telecommunications Services Toyota Production System (TPS)
The improvementandinnovation.com review of 2007
As one year ends and another begins, its time to look back at the news, events, debates and topics that took place over the last twelve months, from Nardelli to Blitz Sigma.
Posted: 07 Jan 2008
Tags: Six Sigma Consistency of Approach Customer Centricity Leadership & Executive Ownership Lean Product / Service Development Reviews Total Quality Management (TQM) Toyota Production System (TPS)
Getting to the core - applying Lean in the food industry
Tesco have been applying Lean thinking to their supply chain since 1996, and in doing so have brought tools such as Kanban full circle.
Posted: 07 Nov 2007
Tags: Six Sigma Article Finance Food Foundations Human Resources Jidoka Kanban Lean Marketing Media Toyota Production System (TPS) Tunis Value Stream Mapping
The benefits of Lean Manufacturing: Single Piece Flow
Exploring the benefits of single piece flow in terms of individual process improvement as well as the organisation as a whole.
Posted: 08 Aug 2007
Tags: Article Education Kaizen Lean North America Operations Toyota Production System (TPS)
Can Lean Save the NHS?
A recent radio programme speculated that 'Lean Manufacturing' might be able to help the UKs ailing National Health Service.
Posted: 31 Jan 2007
Tags: Six Sigma Administration Article Flow Charts Insurance Jidoka Lean Marketing Media Operations r chart Toyota Production System (TPS)
