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Episode 38. Are small improvements a waste of time?

Episode 38. Are small improvements a waste of time?

FromIncremental: The Continuous Improvement Podcast


Episode 38. Are small improvements a waste of time?

FromIncremental: The Continuous Improvement Podcast

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Length:
33 minutes
Released:
Jun 30, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description


In this episode Devin and Uriel talk about some of the improvments they made over the past week and the thinking behind each.

8 Lean wastes - Over production, Over Processing, Excess inventory, Defects, Transportation, Wasted motion, Waiting, Wasted human potential

Some of the improvements include:
- CAM templates for standardized workholding
- Uriel went on vacation and everything kept working!
- Loft expansion, more sqft
- Color coding mismatched oven controls
- Endmill flat grinding SOP
- Reinforcing Trunnion joint

Please follow us on Instagram and share your improvements and tag us.www.instagram.com/incrementalci In this podcast we discuss concepts from Lean Manufacturing, the Toyota Production System, and general business management to improve our businesses. Thanks for listening! Please drop us a note with any and all feedback!

If you have parts you need machined, reach out to Devin@lichenprecision.com and follow on Instagram www.instagram.com/lichen_mfg If you need CNCed Buckles, check out www.austeremfg.com and follow at on Instagram www.instagram.com/austere_manufacturing
Released:
Jun 30, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

"Incremental: The Continuous Improvement Podcast" is a weekly show where business owners share their journey implementing continuous improvement. Explore Lean Mfg, TPS, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, JIT, Kanban, and more. Gain inspiration, practical advice and join the hosts on their journey of discovery and learning. Experience the benefits of continuous improvement and lean transformation for your business.