E6S-081 Value Streams in Critical Condition - Part 2
In this episode number 81, we finish off our discussion of those "Value Streams in 'Critical Condition - Part 2'" Find the path.
Read MoreE6S-080 Value Streams in Critical Condition - Part 1
In this episode number 80, we focus on those "Value Streams in 'Critical Condition.'" Find the path.
Read MoreE6S-079 The Engineering Commons Guest Spot - Episode 84 Work Flow Balance
This is episode number 79, and it's another very different episode. I took a guest spot on another podcast, called The Engineering Commons, and they interviewed me. We're going to play only a few bits from that episode, so if you want to hear more you should check out The Engineering Commons podcast. Either directly on their website or search and subscribe on iTunes. It's a great show for engineers.
http://theengineeringcommons.com/
http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/engineering-commons-podcast/id524595321
http://theengineeringcommons.com/episode-84-workflow-balance/
E6S-078 Listener Feedback - June 2015
In this episode number 78 we read through and respond to some of your comments in this long overdue listener feedback episode.
Read MoreE6S-077 The 8 Wastes: Go the extra MILE, MR TOYOTA - Part 5 - Defects and Motion
In this episode number 77 we conclude our series on the "8 wastes" with an in-depth look at Defects and Motion "Go the Extra MILE MR TOYOTA - Part 5.
Read MoreE6S-076 Nice Guys Finish First - Interview with author Doug Sandler; Take the challenge #niceguysfinishfirst @djdoug @e6sindustries
In this episode number 76 we have a very special interview with Doug Sandler, best selling author of the book, Nice Guys Finish First. Take the challenge #niceguysfinishfirst @djdoug @e6sindustries Here we go. http://bit.ly/E6S-076; http://bit.ly/E6S-iTunes
Read MoreE6S-075 The 8 Wastes: Go the extra MILE MR TOYOTA- Part 4 - Over Processing and Transportation
In this episode number 75 we continue our "8 wastes" discussion with an in-depth look at Over Processing and Transportation. "Go the Extra MILE MR TOYOTA - Part 4.
Read MoreE6S-074 The 8 Wastes: Go the extra MILE MR TOYOTA- Part 3 - Waiting and Skills
In this episode number 74 we continue our "8 wastes" discussion with an in-depth look at Waiting and Skills. "Go the Extra MILE MR TOYOTA - Part 3.
Read MoreE6S-073 The 8 Wastes: Go the extra MILE MR TOYOTA- Part 2 - Overproduction and Inventory.
In this episode number 73 we continue our "8 wastes" discussion with an in-depth look at Overproduction and Inventory. "Go the Extra MILE MR TOYOTA - Part 2.
Read MoreE6S-072 The 8 Wastes: Go the extra MILE MR TOYOTA- Part 1
In this episode number 72 we introduce the 8 wastes in Part 1 of the series, “Go the extra MILE MR TOYOTA!”
Read MoreE6S-071 What to Expect When You're Not Spec-ing - Spec or Spirit Part 1B
In this episode number 71, “Spec or Spirit Part 1B -What to expect when you're not spec-ing,” we continue our discussions over some scenarios where specs and expectations don’t match... Helpful tip: The customer is always right, except for when they are wrong, and you’re willing to lose them.
Read MoreE6S-070 What to Expect When You're Not Spec-ing - Spec or Spirit Part 1A
In this episode number 70, “Spec or Spirit -What to expect when you're not spec-ing,” we review some scenarios where specs and expectations don’t always match... So what do you do? What do you do? Here we go.
Read MoreE6S-069 Good Intentions, Artifacts and Truncated Lies? - In the eye of the Cash-holder -Part 4
In this episode number 69, “Good Intentions, Artifacts, and Truncated Lies,” we capture capabilities gone wrong in this tale of an imperfect project. This is the 4th and final part of our “In the Eye of the Cash-holder” series.
Read MoreE6S-068 In the eye of the Cash-holder -Part 3B-Capability Indices
In this episode number 68, we finish up with the capability jargon with part 3B in this “In the Eye of the Cash-holder” series.
Read MoreE6S-067 In the eye of the Cash-holder- Part 3A- Capability Indices
In this episode number 67, we introduce the jargon used to describe process capability, with capability indices, in part 3A of this “In the Eye of the Cash-holder” series. What’s your Cpk?
Read MoreE6S-066 In the eye of the Cash-holder - Part 2 - Taguchi Loss
In this episode number 66, “In the Eye of the Cash-holder” Part 2, we cover the Taguchi loss function. Variation is evil to the whole of society.
Read MoreE6S-065 In the eye of the Cash-holder Part 1B - Stable & Capable
In this episode number 65, “In the Eye of the Cash-holder” Part 1B, we continue our discussion of “stable & capable” processes with reference to customer or client expectations.
Read MoreE6S-064 - In the eye of the Cash-holder Part 1A- Stable & Capable
In this episode number 64, we introduce the concepts of stable and capable processes, and what they mean “In the Eye of the Cash-holder.” (That’s your customer.)
Read MoreE6S-063 Zombie Proj-ocalypse
In this episode number 63, What moves slow, smells bad, and people run away from it screaming.. The Zombie Project. Where y=Zombie^(x), beware the Zombie Proj-ocalypse.
Read MoreE6S-062 Process Load and Spaghetti - Value Stream Essentials Part 4
. In this episode number 62 we introduce two more handy and straightforward tools to help you gain quick wins to improving your value stream: the Process Load Chart and the Spaghetti Diagram, closing out our Value Stream Essentials Series with Part 4.
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