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posted by Gary Gathen @ 4:53 PM 2 comments

Topic For Discussion

What has your experience been with Dashboards and Metrics?

I recall in the 80's that Quality Circles and measurement charts were the rage. I'm not unique in observing that a number of the measurements were easy to measure but not particularly significant.

How do you pick a metric to post and track?

(Here is a chance to use the comments.)

Similar post on the Human Side of LEAN blog.

posted by Piquero @ 7:30 PM 3 comments

Some progress in 2005

Some of the efforts over the last 12 months:

• We have done considerable work on developing a lean tool and die making process -- in the form of value stream maps of the die design process.
• We are now working on a lean die configuration, i.e., eliminating design and build labor content wherever possible and reducing material and work sublet costs.
• We will return to the die build portion of the business after we make progress on the lean die.
• We are looking for additional active members in the stamping and die making industry to help share our workload.

From a note by Gary Gathen

posted by Piquero @ 1:52 AM 0 comments

Initial Post

Initial post. The Lean Tool & Die Technical Group meets once a month by conference call. Usually on the first Tuesday of the month, around 1:30pm Eastern time.

posted by Piquero @ 1:52 AM 0 comments