How Hoshin Kanri Attacks 9 Tough Improvement Challenges
March 8, 2018Hoshin Kanri is a management technique designed to steer an organization towards its most important long-term goals without sacrificing the...
The Essential CQI (Continuous Quality Improvement) Glossary
December 20, 2017CQI, like many other disciplines, has a language all its own. Many of the terms are acronyms, others are Japanese words retained from...
Why More People Look for Continuous Improvement Software in December
January 9, 2018I can always tell when the end of the year is coming up because visits to my website and requests for demos skyrocket.
A Quick Guide to DMAIC for Beginners
December 19, 2017If you are new to continuous improvement or just interested in trying out a new technique, this guide to DMAIC is for you. We’ll explain...
A Pro Tip for Getting More Out of Your Investment in Lean Consultants
December 13, 2017When starting a new project or initiative, it's helpful to call an expert. Sports coaches, tutors, and even chefs, offer their services to...
What to do After a Kaizen Event so Improvement Doesn’t End
December 13, 2017I think we’ve all heard stories about “backsliding” or a lack of sustainment after formal Kaizen Events. When we plan and conduct a Kaizen...
You Can Improve Without Kaizen Software. But Why Would You Want To?
February 11, 2020We are occasionally asked if it is possible to implement Kaizen without using
The answer is yes.
It is possible to adopt a...
How to Give a Knock-Out Presentation So Your Boss Will Buy KaiNexus
February 11, 2020Do you remember the last time you were injured? Like, physically injured? What about the last time one of your kids or siblings got hurt?...
Webinar Preview: The 4 Components of an Employee-Led Lean Initiative
December 6, 2017We’ve had a great year full of interesting webinars this year and the same is true for our final presenters of the year. They are Benny...