Auteur: joeyhansen

Factories have been making improvements to their production processes for centuries now, starting with the invention of the steam engine. Until then, fabrics were woven by hand, but with the…Read moreTechnological possibilities in Industry 4.0

Passing on information in story form is as old as humanity itself. You only need to think, for example, of hunters returning with their spoils to their tribe in prehistoric…Read moreDigital Storytelling

QRM gives a very clear idea of how to design your organization. But organizations can encounter various obstacles when rolling this out. John Kotter’s eight-step model sets out clear guidelines…Read moreWhat are the dos and don’ts when rolling out a long-term organizational change?

In manufacturing companies, the actual causes of lead-time problems are often overlooked. Mapping the organizational structure is crucial to identifying lead-time problems. Quick response manufacturing (QRM) starts out by splitting…Read moreWhich causes of lead-time problems are often overlooked?

Quick response manufacturing (QRM) focuses on reducing lead times by splitting order flows and creating integrated teams. But how do you implement a holistic change in your organization aimed at…Read moreHow can your manufacturing company solve lead-time problems?

Production planning and control is a daunting task for many manufacturing companies. Planning and control problems show up in a low delivery reliability, long lead times and lots of chaos…Read morePOLCA: How to make your shop floor rock

MCT: A practical tool to visualize time  Abstract  Lead time reduction starts with mapping your lead time. The MCT is a handy tool that lets you quickly map out your lead times and gain insights.  Main text  Reducing lead time offers numerous advantages.…Read moreMCT: A practical tool to visualize time

Importance of crosstraining  Crosstraining of employees is a crucial activity for companies that want to reduce their lead time. The impact of cross-training is underestimated by many companies. However, cross training has a lot…Read moreDigital work instructions