Every american remembers learning about Henry Ford and the assembly line in school. We all remember sitting in a circle drawing parts on Model Ts and passing the papers along to illustrate the increase in speed and accuracy over “the old way.” Back in the Early 1900s, the assembly line was a revolutionary way of thinking with regard to manufacturing.
Continue reading Why is Japanese Manufacturing held with such high regard today?
Ever since I was little, I took things apart. I was 7 years old when I was given my first tool kit. We were at the outlet mall, just outside of Palm Springs, shopping for school clothes. My dad said, “If I buy you these tools, will you leave mine alone?” “Sure!!!” I gladly exclaimed.
It was the first lie I remember telling. Continue reading You’re my boy, Blue!
The 5S method originated in Japan and as such, the 5S are Japanese words. (Lucky for us, the english translation also has 5Ses.) Continue reading What is the 5S Method?