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Lean
The Recalibration Secret
Donald J. Wheeler
Everybody wants to have good measurements. To this end, many recommend a regular schedule of recalibration. While this sounds reasonable, it can actually degrade the quality of the measurements. The key to getting the most out of a measurement process is to know when to recalibrate and when to refrain from recalibrating. This was beautifully illustrated by two of my clients. Plant A Like all…
Lean
Stop the Bleed: Reduce Costs, Not Capacity
Global Shop Solutions

Cutting costs is nothing new in manufacturing. What’s new is having to do it while juggling labor shortages, supplier delays, and tighter customer demands. Lean principles such as reducing waste and optimizing workflows still matter, but they’re no longer enough on their own. Staying competitive now means finding more innovative ways to protect quality and keep production moving without…

Customer Care
AI ‘Co-Pilot’ Can Reduce Prescription Errors That Put Patients at Risk
Sachin Waikar

Take two aspirin and call me in the morning: If only prescribing medications were as simple as that.

In reality, the prescription process involves many players and steps. Details must be accurately spelled out, interpreted, and double-checked to ensure patients get the correct drug and dosage.

“Errors can happen at any point, from the initiation of the prescription by the…

Innovation
The Death of Work-Life Balance
Dottie DeHart

Work-life balance is tough, and for most of us, it’s starting to feel like a thing of the past. Companies are demanding longer hours and increased productivity. Remote workers are being called back to the office, and the ones still at home are stuck in “always on” mode. With layoffs happening left and right, everyone feels the pressure to constantly prove their worth. No surprise we’re all…

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