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Incremental:The Continuous Improvement PodcastEpisode 106. Buckets vs. Barcodes
In this episode Devin and Uriel talk about some of the improvements they made over the past week and the thinking behind each.
Some of the improvements include:
- Getting started with Kanban in 10 steps https://www.arda.cards/getting-started-with-order-cards-in-10-steps-118
- Updated tool break detect to avoid a colision
- Self serve for Arda is fully funcional
- Made and implemented a new french-cleat tool rack
- Made Multiple setup carts
- Production dashboard in Arda helps map value chain
- PFEP mode in Arda
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In this Concepts Edition episode Uriel and Devin discuss:
- The more you standardize and remove touch points, edge cases become major vectors for defects
- All processes have variability. The corollary being that all processes benefit from standardization, there are none that can't be boiled down to core standards
- Eat your own dog food
- Automated 80% of creating new forwarding links
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In this podcast we discuss concepts from Lean Manufacturing, the Toyota Production...2024-04-1855 minIncremental:The Continuous Improvement PodcastEpisode 102. Continuous improvement is not about the things you do wellIn this episode Devin and Uriel talk about some of the improvements they made over the past week and the thinking behind each.
Some of the improvements include:
- Added Fusion tool library Artable integration with Avi
- Flow chart for shop task priorities
- Ordered anodizing supplies
- Moving condiments bar at a burger buffet
- Added desk to shipping station
- Arda for liquors in the groom room with visual controls
- Preparing to shut down DTC business
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Please follow us on Instagram and share your improvements...2024-04-1035 minIncremental:The Continuous Improvement PodcastEpisode 101. General Chaos
In this Concepts Edition episode Uriel and Devin discuss:
- The 9th lean waste
- Reducing chaos in the company
- Defining lanes in the shop
- Ran out of saw blades
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If you have parts you need machined, reach out...2024-04-0334 minIncremental:The Continuous Improvement PodcastEpisode 100. The most effective way to improve productivity is to eliminate work
In this episode Devin and Uriel talk about some of the improvements they made over the past week and the thinking behind each.
Some of the improvements include:
- Added record update time field on air table
- Cam template updates
- Computer file 3S
- Used a box to make a table at the saw
- Test shop cart
- New email template for onboarding wholesale accounts
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In this podcast we discuss concepts from...2024-03-2731 minIncremental:The Continuous Improvement PodcastEpisode 99. Leverage is your friend
In this Concepts Edition episode Uriel and Devin discuss:
- The challenge of testing parts of systems without overhauling the entire system is really big
- High leverage activities in your busines
- Your time can be worth thousands of dollars doing the right activities. How do you do those more?
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Thanks for listening...2024-03-2038 minIncremental:The Continuous Improvement PodcastEpisode 98. One Bite At A Time
In this episode Devin and Uriel talk about some of the improvements they made over the past week and the thinking behind each.
Some of the improvements include:
- Propagated new work-order slips to the shop floor that tie back to airtable
- Adding functionality to the new Airtable database
- Bulk printing in Arda
- Color coding
- Fixing logos
- Added QR code generation to the SOP / knowledge base tab
- Standardizing sticker sizes
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In this Concepts Edition episode Uriel and Devin discuss:
- Visual controls and getting back to data is so important
- Firefighting is bad
- Little improvements don't add up... they compound
- Do you need to earn using a computer?
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...2024-02-2847 minIncremental:The Continuous Improvement PodcastEpisode 96. Improvement usually means doing something that we have never done before
In this episode Devin and Uriel talk about some of the improvements they made over the past week and the thinking behind each.
Some of the improvements include:
- Implemented QR codes on Kanban from Airtable
-Lots of updates to Kanbunny.com
-New method for racking to eliminate plugging threaded holes
- Basic workflow for keeping Airtable and physical tooling storage synced
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In this podcast we discuss concepts from Lean Manufacturing, the Toyota Production System...2024-02-2141 minIncremental:The Continuous Improvement PodcastEpisode 95. The lean echochamber
In this Concepts Edition episode Uriel and Devin discuss:
- Doing quick tests of new ideas
- The need for trust to get people to build low fidelity prototypes
- Start systemizing early to avoid huge lifts later
- Go and see job mix
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In this podcast we discuss concepts from Lean Manufacturing, the Toyota Production System, and general business management to improve our businesses.
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In this episode Devin and Uriel talk about some of the improvements they made over the past week and the thinking behind each.
Some of the improvements include:
- Updated Airtable
- Kanbunny system is doing a lot of our ordering
- Tool Kanban printed from air table
- Number range for long tools
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...2024-02-0733 minIncremental:The Continuous Improvement PodcastEpisode 93. Lean culture, how do?
In this Concepts Edition episode Uriel and Devin discuss:
- Tooling system and knock-on effects
- Kanban systems
- Automation need checks
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If you have parts you need machined, reach out to Devin@lichenprecision.com and follow on Instagram www.instagram...2024-01-3135 minIncremental:The Continuous Improvement PodcastEpisode 92. Robot painting inbound
In this episode Devin and Uriel talk about some of the improvements they made over the past week and the thinking behind each.
Some of the improvements include:
- Adding default names for CAM templates
- Light switches and home automation
- Color coding stickers for order groupes
- Robotic paint updates
- Melded Fusion templates
- A matere todo list
- Saw infeed fix
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In this podcast we discuss concepts from Lean...2024-01-2437 minIncremental:The Continuous Improvement PodcastEpisode 91. Convenience will be the end of the world
In this Concepts Edition episode Uriel and Devin discuss:
- Kanban database
- Tool org
- Burnout
- Time / money managment
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If you have parts you need machined, reach out to Devin@lichenprecision.com and follow on Instagram www.instagram.com...2024-01-1753 minIncremental:The Continuous Improvement PodcastEpisode 90. Take the long view
In this episode Devin and Uriel talk about some of the improvements they made over the past week and the thinking behind each.
Some of the improvements include:
- Using soft jaws as a fixture
-Ran air to our rod parter
- New method for creating SOPs
- New book keeping email group to streamline data transfer
- Maintaining a customer focus is key. It seems easy but it is not.
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In this podcast we...2024-01-1041 minIncremental:The Continuous Improvement PodcastEpisode 89. Zen and the art of making SOP's
In this Concepts Edition episode Uriel and Devin discuss:
- Optimizing for contradictory ideas creates the most powerful solutions
- SIngle piece flow on CAM
- In station quality is not enough. Every operation needs to make good parts
- How to make SOPs
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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...2024-01-0339 minIncremental:The Continuous Improvement PodcastEpisode 88. Sink your teeth into adversity
In this episode Devin and Uriel talk about some of the improvements they made over the past week and the thinking behind each.
Some of the improvements include:
- Fusion CAM templates
- Progress on the robot
- Quality manual
- Tool management system continued
- Auto screw feeder
- Maker Pipe - new tumbling station and degrease station
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In this podcast we discuss concepts from Lean Manufacturing, the Toyota Production System, and general business...2023-12-2744 minIncremental:The Continuous Improvement PodcastEpisode 87 - Successful launch, but at what cost?
In this Concepts Edition episode Uriel and Devin discuss:
- How to deal with shifts in the business
- What should we improve and when?
- Successful launch but at what cost?
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If you have parts you need machined, reach out...2023-12-2043 minIncremental:The Continuous Improvement PodcastEpisode 86. Boring is not always boringIn this episode Devin and Uriel talk about some of the improvements they made over the past week and the thinking behind each.
Some of the improvements include:
- Responsibilities and prioritization rubric
- Reorganized the oven batches
- PAPR and shop safety
- Printing out bin tags for tool org
- Sand blaster optimization
- More racking for the oven
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In this podcast we discuss concepts from Lean Manufacturing, the Toyota Production...2023-12-1543 minIncremental:The Continuous Improvement PodcastEpisode 85. Is this even Flow bro?
In this Concepts Edition episode Uriel and Devin discuss:
- Start small, no perfection
- Flow VS push
- Lean for small business
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If you have parts you need machined, reach out to Devin@lichenprecision.com and follow on Instagram www...2023-12-1358 minIncremental:The Continuous Improvement PodcastEpisode 84. Standardize: anything that prevents the problem from reoccurringShoutout to Lean Built and Lean Made Simple podcasts for inspirations on this weeks' episode!
In this episode Devin and Uriel talk about some of the improvements they made over the past week and the thinking behind each.
Some of the improvements include:
- Shipping labels with part numbers
- Paint oven trays
- Signage on scrap bins
- Timers for each batch in one oven
- Changes to job board
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In this...2023-12-0837 minIncremental:The Continuous Improvement PodcastEpisode 83. Flow is faster, who woulda thought?
In this Concepts Edition episode Uriel and Devin discuss:
- Is training an improvement?
- How to update Kanban quantities as a built in mechanism
- Achieving flow, reducing batch sizes, and synchronizing processes
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If you have parts you need machined...2023-12-0654 minIncremental:The Continuous Improvement PodcastEpisode 82. Improvement whiplash
In this episode Devin and Uriel talk about some of the improvements they made over the past week and the thinking behind each.
Some of the improvements include:
- Updated R450 Probing
- Updated Fusion folders
- Assembly and sewing jigs
- Handing off G Code macro edits
- VIse blow out to eliminate defects
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In this podcast we discuss concepts from Lean Manufacturing, the Toyota Production System, and general business management to improve our...2023-12-0140 minIncremental:The Continuous Improvement PodcastEpisode 81. Jidoka, but seriously how?
In this Concepts Edition episode Uriel and Devin discuss:
- When things are busy, when do you improve?
- It's crazy to try to improve everything all the time
- Jidoka? For real?
- The three stone-cutters
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If you have parts...2023-11-2940 minIncremental:The Continuous Improvement PodcastEpisode 80. Make the right way the easiest wayIn this episode Devin and Uriel talk about some of the improvements they made over the past week and the thinking behind each.
Some of the improvements include:
- Make the right way the easiest way!
- Put your phone in a time out
- First program run on a machine that was programed by not Devin
- New computer
- New automation loading scheme
- New flip method on the automation
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In this podcast...2023-11-241h 04Incremental:The Continuous Improvement PodcastEpisode 79. The Five QuestionsIn this Concepts Edition episode Uriel and Devin discuss:
- How should we think about making improvements and time management
- The 5 questions from Toyota Kata
- Not enough bandwidth to make all the improvements
- The solution should be obvious if you fully understand the problem
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In this podcast we discuss concepts from Lean Manufacturing, the Toyota Production System, and general business management to improve our businesses.
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In this episode Devin and Uriel talk about some of the improvements they made over the past week and the thinking behind each.
Some of the improvements include:
- Manual Passthrough CNC Code
- Updated sewing jig
- Changed to Shrink Fit on another cutter
- Moved the workstation at the R450
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In this podcast we discuss concepts from Lean Manufacturing, the Toyota Production System, and general business management to improve our businesses.
Thanks for...2023-11-1734 minIncremental:The Continuous Improvement PodcastEpisode 77. What machine should Uriel buy... Someday...
In this Concepts Edition episode Uriel and Devin discuss:
- Information flow in the shop
- Tool organization
- Shop carts
- Work order slip reorg
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If you have parts you need machined, reach out to Devin@lichenprecision.com and follow...2023-11-1558 minIncremental:The Continuous Improvement PodcastEpisode 76. Be hard on the process, but soft on the operators
In this episode Devin and Uriel talk about some of the improvements they made over the past week and the thinking behind each.
Some of the improvements include:
-Cam Templates
-U shaped cells
-Kanban updated
-Job completion SOP
-Rotate tool setup
-Laminated cards at the CNC for setup notes
-New tool tags
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...2023-11-1030 minIncremental:The Continuous Improvement PodcastEpisode 75. Build systems to solve the problem rather than trying to solve the problem
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In this Concepts Edition episode Uriel and Devin discuss:
- Build systems to solve a problem rather than trying to solve the problem.
- Optimize for learning
- Visibility of processes and priorities in the shop
- Tool management
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In this podcast we discuss concepts from Lean...2023-11-081h 03Incremental:The Continuous Improvement PodcastEpisode 74. The moment of experience is the firmest reality
In this episode Devin and Uriel talk about some of the improvements they made over the past week and the thinking behind each.
Some of the improvements include:
- 20 yard dumpster for chips
- Beter 3D printed plastics
- New tools for the CNC
- Small garbage cans
- Ziptie pedals
- Moving white boards
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In this podcast we discuss concepts from Lean Manufacturing, the Toyota Production System, and general business management to improve our...2023-11-031h 01Incremental:The Continuous Improvement PodcastEpisode 73. Flashlight in a dark room
In this Concepts Edition episode Uriel and Devin discuss:
- Problem solving
- A3 and where you should spend time planning
- QR codes were invented by Denso
- Process decay when missing target conditions
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If you have parts you need...2023-11-0149 minIncremental:The Continuous Improvement PodcastEpisode 72. Nothing within a horizon can have a fixed definition
In this episode Devin and Uriel talk about some of the improvements they made over the past week and the thinking behind each.
Some of the improvements include:
- A3 Problem solving white boards
- Chip management and coolant tray
- Shelf for storing paint and information
- Vacuum filter orientation marks
- Updated the gripper 3D printing file
- Part loading vs pallet loading
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In this podcast we discuss concepts from Lean Manufacturing, the...2023-10-2737 minIncremental:The Continuous Improvement PodcastEpisode 71. Nobody cares about your solutions
In this Concepts Edition episode Uriel and Devin discuss:
- A3 is big! Go do it!
- BT2
- A fresh set of eyes in the shop
- Documenting the time savings of single piece flow
- Making small improvements targeted at learning
- Shigeo Shingo SMED details
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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...2023-10-2558 minIncremental:The Continuous Improvement PodcastEpisode 70. Beaten over the head with target conditions
In this episode Devin and Uriel talk about some of the improvements they made over the past week and the thinking behind each.
Some of the improvements include:
-Added paper towel holder to bandsaw
- Updated generic Lathe CAM Template to automatically size softjaw pocket based on stock diameter
- Updated generic Mill CAM template to use G54.2 probing
- Started program hand off checklist and log for common issues
- Updated generic lathe cam template with op 2 origins that auto position
- Adjusted positions of workstations at S700 machines to minimize reaching
- We hired someone!
- Added...2023-10-2042 minIncremental:The Continuous Improvement PodcastEpisode 69. How close do you want to fly to the sun?
In this Concepts Edition episode Uriel and Devin discuss:
- PDCA
- Morning 3S'ing
- Price for volume
- Crisis motivation
- Standard stock sizes vs non standard
- Block scheduling
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If you have parts you need machined, reach out to...2023-10-1847 minIncremental:The Continuous Improvement PodcastEpisode 68. Habits decide our futures
In this episode Devin and Uriel talk about some of the improvements they made over the past week and the thinking behind each.
Some of the improvements include:
- Added twin rolling whiteboards
- Installed the probe halo
- Explored ID clamping
- Using centerline text speeds up engraving
- 3Sing when I get in the shop - digital assets?
- CF PETG for automation
- Sewing area rework
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In this podcast we discuss concepts...2023-10-1337 minIncremental:The Continuous Improvement PodcastEpisode 67. You can't change the people around you, but you can change the people around you.
In this Concepts Edition episode Uriel and Devin discuss:
-Devin moves into a new shop. Very disruptive, but demonstrating the value of systems
-Working on improving how we do product development
-Systemization and patterns help highlight opportunities to improve
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If you...2023-10-1155 minIncremental:The Continuous Improvement PodcastEpisode 66. At least you're not using your mouse on your leg
In this episode Devin and Uriel talk about some of the improvements they made over the past week and the thinking behind each.
Some of the improvements include:
- Added a new workstation with drawers to shipping station
- Added a dedicated label printer to my desk for printing work order slips
- Added a rolling workbench to get our inspection tools off of our granite surface plate
- Rotated machine workstations for better viewing of workstation computers and trays
- Keyboard text replacement on my phone
- Pin cutting shoot
- Branding - non linear projects are hard
...2023-10-0637 minIncremental:The Continuous Improvement PodcastEpisode 65. Target conditions, the missing link
In this Concepts Edition episode Uriel and Devin discuss:
- Is improving everything all the time a good aproach?
- How do we establish target conditions?
- Offshoring is just making waste cheaper
- Production leveling
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If you have parts you...2023-10-0442 minIncremental:The Continuous Improvement PodcastEpisode 64. Trust (but verify) your gut
In this episode Devin and Uriel talk about some of the improvements they made over the past week and the thinking behind each.
Some of the improvements include:
- Moved meeting area away from machine
- Made a desk space by the 3d printer to work on buckles
- Added a banister
- Clearing production areas
- Trying to reduce dust tracked in
- Proved our new programs for 1" Cam
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In this podcast we discuss...2023-09-2931 minIncremental:The Continuous Improvement PodcastEpisode 63. Should you batch your burger?
In this Concepts Edition episode Uriel and Devin discuss:
- Single piece flow Burger Joint
- Sorting Kanban for production levelling
- We ran out of stock - what's the takeaway?
- Stoked about the meetup!
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If you have...2023-09-2743 minIncremental:The Continuous Improvement PodcastEpisode 62. To improve now or to improve later. That is the question.
In this episode Devin and Uriel talk about some of the improvements they made over the past week and the thinking behind each.
Some of the improvements include:
-Built stairs
-Improved clamping for 1in CB Cams
-Integrated new jaw inserts
-finalized new tooth cutter
-Manual passthrough for end of program edits
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In this podcast we discuss concepts from Lean Manufacturing, the Toyota Production System, and general business management to improve our businesses.
Thanks for listening...2023-09-2224 minIncremental:The Continuous Improvement PodcastEpisode 61. Naive to start, stubborn to finish
In this Concepts Edition episode Uriel and Devin discuss:
-Starting and finishing projects
-Continuous improvement and scientific thinking
-Mental energy
-Production leveling
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If you have parts you need machined, reach out to Devin@lichenprecision.com and follow on Instagram www.instagram...2023-09-2039 minIncremental:The Continuous Improvement PodcastEpisode 60. Failures are Jewels
In this episode Devin and Uriel talk about some of the improvements they made over the past week and the thinking behind each.
Some of the improvements include:
-Updated generic 3d printed gripper tray with a center hole for hold down and a cutout that says Y + with an arrow
- Moved over updated tool break program to High Torque machine
- Updated single op generic gripper program with improved dump routine
- Made a macro program that does an index offset and back bore operation
- Added tool break detect to a repeat gripper program
- Piece of...2023-09-1533 minIncremental:The Continuous Improvement PodcastEpisode 59. The benefits of improvements go beyond dollars and cents
In this Concepts Edition episode Uriel and Devin discuss:
- Process vs operations
- Gripper automation failure
- Internal development vs external solutions
- Optimizing things that are not a core competency is maybe not a great use of time
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If...2023-09-131h 05Incremental:The Continuous Improvement PodcastEpisode 58. Conclusions are not always pleasant
In this episode Devin and Uriel talk about some of the improvments they made over the past week and the thinking behind each.
Some of the improvements include:
-Updated universal macro with mini tray layout
-Eliminated tumbling!!!
-Playing with branding
-Painted our new shop
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Thanks for listening! Please drop us a note with any...2023-09-0839 minIncremental:The Continuous Improvement PodcastEpisode 57. Yin and Yang
In this Concepts Edition episode Uriel and Devin discuss:
-Improving process vs operations
-BIg system changes vs the reality of running a business
-Finding a niche and risk management
-Standardization
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If you have parts you need machined, reach out to Devin...2023-09-0644 minIncremental:The Continuous Improvement PodcastEpisode 56. KISS. Keep it simple stupid
In this episode Devin and Uriel talk about some of the improvements they made over the past week and the thinking behind each.
Some of the improvements include:
-Creating second sewing fixture
-Update second speedio with new probing routines
-Added tumbler log to avoid fishing around for parts
-Made a setup template for lathe
-Project with Eddy optimize for learning
-Updated tool paths
- Researched Coda
-Cleaning as inspection
-Wrote a note about mixing cup max fill (the answer should be where the question is)
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Please follow us on...2023-09-0139 minIncremental:The Continuous Improvement PodcastEpisode 55. Operation Sensitive, Process Blind
In this Concepts Edition episode Uriel and Devin discuss:
- Operation sensitive, process blind. Thanks Wiley at Bike Friday
- Automation is nice but building your team comes first
- ERP and Coda
- Getting more products done and not just to 90%
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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...2023-08-3044 minIncremental:The Continuous Improvement PodcastEpisode 54. The 90 90 rule
In this episode Devin and Uriel talk about some of the improvments they made over the past week and the thinking behind each.
Some of the improvements include:
-Added coolant cancel codes and A axis return to tool break detect program
-Made a setup sheet template. I was making more and more errors or omissions as things seemingly continue to accelerate
-Ordered three probe halos
-Updated probe calibration routines in our SOP's tab with photos and better descriptions
-Had date and time of posting added to my post processor
-Added a separate operation option in our ERP for softjaws
...2023-08-2551 minIncremental:The Continuous Improvement PodcastEpisode 53. Improvement first, production second
In this Concepts Edition episode Uriel and Devin discuss:
-How to optimize for learning
-Staying energetically engaged in improving
-Shop organization and layout
Great lean tour - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z66gH20uTZQ
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If you have parts you need...2023-08-2343 minIncremental:The Continuous Improvement PodcastEpisode 52. Beyond mountains there are mountains
In this episode Devin and Uriel talk about some of the improvements they made over the past week and the thinking behind each.
Some of the improvements include:
-Sewing machine fixturing
-How to go about improving
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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...2023-08-1828 minIncremental:The Continuous Improvement PodcastEpisode 51. Think about big things while doing small things
In this Concepts Edition episode Uriel and Devin discuss:
-The importance of having an overall vision for the direction of the company and of various processes.
-Rationalizing your production as it relates to defect rate, and inventory
-Takt time vs cycle time
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...2023-08-1638 minIncremental:The Continuous Improvement PodcastEpisode 50. There is no such thing as a failed experiment
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In this episode Devin and Uriel talk about some of the improvements they made over the past week and the thinking behind each.
Some of the improvements include:
- Standardized language for R450 setups
- Sewing machine programming
- Reducing machining rejects on the CNC
- Switching to Fusion 360 to help with provemout and eventual CAM programming
- Thinking through Email
...2023-08-1151 minIncremental:The Continuous Improvement PodcastEpisode 49. Batches. Can't live with 'em, can't live without 'emIn this Concepts Edition episode Uriel and Devin discuss:
- Local Optimum vs Global optimum vs improving at the constraint, a la Theory Of Constraints
- Organizational routines for improvement, not quantitative targets. Toyota kata, forward, page ix
- Continuous improvment is, at minimum a way to reduce process backsliding
- Managing for process vs outcomes
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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...2023-08-0939 minIncremental:The Continuous Improvement PodcastEpisode 48. Testing over Talking
In this episode Devin and Uriel talk about some of the improvements they made over the past week and the thinking behind each.
Some of the improvements include:
-Scheduling package pickup
-Post processor huge win (no hand editing)
-Keyboard drawer
-3D printed automation tools
-Fixed a slow leak in bike tire
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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...2023-08-0441 minIncremental:The Continuous Improvement PodcastEpisode 47. Hypostheses, overproduction, and building a culture of continuous improvement
In this Concepts Edition episode Uriel and Devin discuss:
-The importance of creating and testing hypotheses
-Overproduction
-Process speed vs SMED
-How to build and maintain a culture of continuous improvement
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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...2023-08-0247 minIncremental:The Continuous Improvement PodcastEpisode 46. Make cheap improvements
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:
-Fast and cheap improvements are often better than expensive shiny things
-Trimmed trees in the bike path
-Tool cady for non-standard tools
-Updated universal gripper macros
-Signed a lease for a new space
-Documenting best practices for releasing new products
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In this Concepts Edition episode Uriel and Devin discuss:
This week there is a loose theme of the importance of good metrics as well as some resolution on the question of when to plan and when to just move fast and try things. Many startups move fast but skip over the planning phase, and many big companies do too much granular planning without enough real world results.
Also, FIFO is a good inventory method until your inventory turn is too long at which point safety stock can be a better approach.
2023-07-2635 minIncremental:The Continuous Improvement PodcastEpisode 44. Are you building a Cabin or a Cabinet?Sorry about the audio quality this week!In this episode Devin and Uriel talk about some of the improvements 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: - Appropriate level of tolerance and scale for the applications- New gripper automation tray and macro system- New computer for streamlining workflows from home and shop- Post processor modificationsPlease follow us on Instagram and share...2023-07-2436 minIncremental:The Continuous Improvement PodcastThe inertia of existing systems, and why we keep slogging through the mudIn this Concepts Edition episode Uriel and Devin discuss:- The perfect balance of ignorance and knowledgability to allow one to start a business- Inertia of existing systems in businesses and the challenges inherent in trying to change them- The time and place for different types of automation- Source of defects, and how you can use that rubric to find issues before they surface instead of after the fact- What counts as an improvement? Ongoing business activites that appear to be improvements but are actually not Please follow us...2023-07-2043 minIncremental:The Continuous Improvement PodcastThe inertia of existing systems, and why we keep slogging through the mud
In this Concepts Edition episode Uriel and Devin discuss:- The perfect balance of ignorance and knowledgability to allow one to start a business- Inertia of existing systems in businesses and the challenges inherent in trying to change them- The time and place for different types of automation- Source of defects, and how you can use that rubric to find issues before they surface instead of after the fact- What counts as an improvement? Ongoing business activites that appear to be improvements but are actually not Please follow us...2023-07-2037 minIncremental:The Continuous Improvement PodcastEpisode 42. Improved improvement board
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:
- Custom height gauge stylus
- Sharpie and caliper holder
- Flip station parts
- New 3D printed gripper fingers that don't require post processing
- New 3D printer!
- Improved improvement board!
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In this Concepts Edition episode Uriel and Devin discuss:
- Delaying Decisions
- A3
- The balance of careful planning vs. trying this to test
- Minimizing cost of flow
- Treating entire shop as a cell, or each machine as a cell?
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In this podcast we discuss concepts from Lean Manufacturing, the Toyota Production System, and general business management to improve our businesses.
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If you have parts you need...2023-07-1251 minIncremental:The Continuous Improvement PodcastEpisode 40. Layers of Lean
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:
- Flip up clamp for longer straps at Austere MFG
- Updated Work Order slips to highlight need for material certs and inspection reports
- Pull tester for load rating verification
- Successful use of G54.2 probing and code output
- Kanban 3D printed production tooling
- All shop lighting on one switch
Please...2023-07-0747 minIncremental:The Continuous Improvement PodcastEpisode 39. Parallelism, but not that Parallelism
In this Concepts Edition episode Uriel and Devin discuss:
- Thinking about converting sequential precesses to parallel processes
- Seeing negative space
- Focusing on eliminating Movement and Waste primarily
- All improvements are good. But you need to be aware of your time horizon for ROI
- SMED is important because it allows you to produce things in the order in which they're needed
- A3 reports
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In this podcast we discuss concepts from Lean Manufacturing, the Toyota Production System, and general...2023-07-0539 minIncremental:The Continuous Improvement PodcastEpisode 38. Are small improvements a waste of time?
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...2023-06-3033 minIncremental:The Continuous Improvement PodcastEpisode 37. Behind every big batch is a long setup
In this Concepts Edition episode Uriel and Devin discuss:
- SMED. Single Minute Exchange of Dies
- Fundamental principles of SMED, assessing your processes
- Internal vs. External Setup processes. Distinguishing and converting
- Some examples of transitioning internal to external setup in our own businesses
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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...2023-06-2832 minIncremental:The Continuous Improvement PodcastEpisode 36. Upgrading workholding and streamlining paint
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:
- Adding paint racks and shelving
- Reprogrammed cams to eliminate defects
- Moved paint scale
- Lebeled webbing racks
- Added a second pneumatic vise to smooth workflow
- Upgraded machine valve mounting plate
- Bought four more Schunk KSC manual vises to standardize programming and workholding
- Moved toolsetter on R450
...2023-06-2134 minIncremental:The Continuous Improvement PodcastEpisode 35. Information is inventory too
In this Concepts Edition episode Uriel and Devin discuss:
- Information inventory. Look for it to find your bottlenecks
- Austere Doubled their throughput!
- Production levelling is key when using Kanban
- Kanban for paint, and how to keep the mill running
- Small things are big when they Compound
- Employee satisfaction and retention. The things that matter to bring on an employee are different than retention
- Reducing production time. Most metal cutting processing are only in cut 1.5% of the time they're on the production floor
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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:
- Assembly jig issues and modifications
- Job tracking changes to address missed shipments
- Sewing Jig feedback
- Finished our new tool tag implementation
- New drop off routine for automated part unloading
- Finished trunnion table machining
- Austere bought a Freddy!
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In this Concepts Edition episode Uriel and Devin discuss:
- Growing Pains
- Group theory for job shop lean
- Problem solving as double loop feedback
- TOC for guiding people vs TPS for building people
- Empirical evidence of batch delays due to spatial separation
- Mass transit vs uber/taxi as an example of local vs global optimums
Episode Quote: Everyone forgets Icerus also flew. I believe that Icerus was not failing as he fell, but just coming to the end of his triumph
Please follow us on Instagram and share your improvements and tag us.www...2023-06-0752 minIncremental:The Continuous Improvement PodcastEpisode 32. An open mind is foundational to improvement
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:
- Pneumatic Assembly Jigs
- Generic Setup Point and Call
- Air system optimization
- Forklift purchase
- Multi tooth threadmill testing
- New trunnion design to reduce setups
- Tool life monitoring
Please follow us on Instagram and share your improvements and tag us.www.instagram.com/incrementalci In this podcast we discuss...2023-06-0257 minIncremental:The Continuous Improvement PodcastEpisode 31. Problem Solving, PDCA loops, and Overnight Runs
In this Concepts Edition episode Uriel and Devin discuss
- Problem solving methods. Really identify the problem before proposing a solution
- A3 Method. What is it, and how do you use it
- PDCA Loops for organizational learning
- The costs of wasted motion in a shop
- Overnight runs, and how they can alter your workflow
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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...2023-05-311h 07Incremental:The Continuous Improvement PodcastEpisode 30. Standardization VS. flexibility
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:
- WIP board
-Paperless Parts (semi-automated quoting)
-Tool tags
-Extending run times and overnight production
-New tools
-Kanban on production fixtures
-Thread mills to reduce cycle time
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...2023-05-261h 06Incremental:The Continuous Improvement PodcastEpisode 29. Cost accounting is silly
In this Concepts Edition episode Uriel and Devin discuss the issues of cost accounting, TOC, bottlenecks, and weather to build custom solutions in house.
Other topics discussed include
- Production issues- Problem solving and R&D- Keeping money in the organization
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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...2023-05-2453 minIncremental:The Continuous Improvement PodcastEpisode 28. Individual VS Institutional Learning
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: - Sewing Jig Rev 2- Subscription services to schedule maintainance - Sewing machine programming software- Octance workholding T slot covers- In house made softjaws- Dedicated QC trays at machine stations- Rinse buckets at machine stationsPlease follow us on Instagram...2023-05-1945 minIncremental:The Continuous Improvement PodcastEpisode 27. WIP Boards. Don't clog your business with too many projects
In this Concepts Edition episode Uriel and Devin discuss WIP Boards, making sure you're effective in implementing new projects
Other topics discussed include
- What it means when we say a process requires "feel"
- Experiments with Kanban quantities
- The voice of the customer into the production environment
- What are the real effects of Excess capacity in a production environment
- Robots, are they actually cool?
- How do we tackle the ever changing labor landscape as production pace increases
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In...2023-05-171h 05Incremental:The Continuous Improvement PodcastEpisode 26. Something is better than nothing
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:
- Fume Hood on gasout oven
- Extended spring magazine for assembly fixture
- Parts counter on sewing machine
- 3D printed laser engraving fixture
- Color coded job due dates
- Increased redundancy for Job work order communications
Please follow us on Instagram and share your improvements and tag us.www.instagram.com...2023-05-121h 01Incremental:The Continuous Improvement PodcastEpisode 25. Growth, cashflow, and lead times
In this Concepts Edition episode Uriel and Devin discuss Timing, the importance of clear definitions of your problems, and lead times.
Other topics discussed include
- Throughput Accounting
- Lead times as they relate to Cash Flow Management
- Single piece flow failures in the wider world
- Ideas for creating good Quality Assurance and Quality Control systems in a growing shop
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In this podcast we discuss concepts from Lean Manufacturing, the Toyota Production System, and general business management to improve our businesses...2023-05-1054 minIncremental:The Continuous Improvement PodcastEpisode 24. Margins. How do?
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:
- Job Board color coding
- Scrap Counting SOP
- Work Order Checklists
- Coolant Filtration
- One and Done Soft Jaws
- QC for Safety critical parts
- Costing, COG's, Scaling
- Assembly station refinements
- 3S
Please follow us on Instagram and share your improvements...2023-05-0547 minIncremental:The Continuous Improvement PodcastEpisode 23. Murphy Strikes, single piece flow is a SOB
In this Concepts Edition episode Uriel and Devin discuss flow, job boards / job management, and a day of cascading production issues
Other topics discussed:
- Flow vs. pull analogy
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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...2023-05-0359 minIncremental:The Continuous Improvement PodcastEpisode 22. Chips, Tipping Blanks, and What to do when things are going smooth
In this episode Devin and Uriel talk about some of the improvements 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:
- drilled holes in chip shovel
- Started working on a play book for the shop
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In this podcast we discuss concepts from Lean Manufacturing, the Toyota Production System, and general business management to improve our businesses.
Thanks...2023-04-2848 minIncremental:The Continuous Improvement PodcastEpisode 21. What do you do when the bottleneck is you?In this Concepts Edition episode Uriel and Devin discuss flow, theory of constrains, and how to handle when human labor is your bottleneck.
Other topics discussed:
- Kanban in a jobshop
- Stats on uptime on the CNCs
- How to subordinate to a labor bottleneck
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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...2023-04-2655 minIncremental:The Continuous Improvement PodcastEpisodre 20. You can't knock it out of the park everytime
In this episode Devin and Uriel talk about some of the improvements 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:
- Got a whiteboard for the morning meeting
- Printed tool tags
- Washdown improvements
- Added some labels
- Barcodes for mixing paint
- V1 of tumbler dump mechanism
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In this podcast we discuss concepts from Lean...2023-04-2128 minIncremental:The Continuous Improvement PodcastEpisode 19. How Kanban saved Austere Mfg $100kIn this Concepts Edition episode Uriel and Devin discuss Kanban and how it might be applied to a job shop to help manage allocation of man power and enhance flow and machine uptime
Other topics discussed:
- How kanban saved Austere MFG $100K
6 rules of Kanban from TPS
1- Later process picks up the number of items indicated by kanban at the earlier process - Provides Pick-up or transport info
2- Earlier process produces items in the quantity and sequence incdicated by the kanban - Provides production info
3- No items are made or transported without a kanban...2023-04-1957 minIncremental:The Continuous Improvement PodcastEpisode 18. High level strategy is great, but there's still a business to run day to day
In this episode Devin and Uriel talk about some of the improvements they made over the past week and the thinking behind each.
Some of the improvements include:
- Finding machine status screen in the CNC control
- Machine washdown
- COG's calculations
- Marking areas with tape
- Lathe chuck jaw caddies
- New tool tags with magnets in them
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In this podcast we discuss concepts from Lean Manufacturing, the Toyota Production System, and general business management to improve our businesses.
Thanks...2023-04-1447 minIncremental:The Continuous Improvement PodcastEpisode 17. Process Vs Operation, what does this really mean?
In this Concepts Edition episode Uriel and Devin talk about Processes Vs Operations. This concept, while a bit confusing, is really foundational to all of the Toyota Production System, Six Sigma, and Lean manufacturing ideas.
Other topics discussed:
- Single source of truth
- Putting the answer where the questions is
- Tool management
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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...2023-04-1248 minIncremental:The Continuous Improvement PodcastEpisode 16. Vacuums, Branded tape, and Checklists
In this episode Uriel and Devin talk about reducing lean concepts to practice. They discuss the various improvments they've made this past week.
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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 CNC'ed...2023-04-0752 minIncremental:The Continuous Improvement PodcastEpisode 14. Don't let the bandaid fix become "Expertise"
In this episode Devin and Uriel talk about some of the improvements they made over the past week and the thinking behind each.
Some of the improvements include:
- Workholding SOPs
- Handing off program proveouts
- Lightburn
- New tooling
- Pop filter for the podcast
- Hot knife station mod
- Magnifier lamp at mill
- Morning meeting template
- Podcast template improvements
- Organizing the production floor
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...2023-03-3148 minIncremental:The Continuous Improvement PodcastEpisode 13. Applying Theory of Constraints To Handle Limited Labor
In this episode Uriel and Devin talk about how to focus improvement efforts. This goes a beyond TPS and lean and gets into Critical Chain Theory (TOC).
Other topics in this episode:
- Production leveling across people and processes not just total load.
- Block manufacturing as described by Shigeo Shingo.
Books Mentioned: Beyond the Goal: Eliyahu Goldratt
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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...2023-03-2944 minIncremental:The Continuous Improvement PodcastEpisode 11. Push, Pull, and Flow
In this episode Uriel and Devin explain the difference between push, pull, and flow manufacturing. This is a key aspect of the Toyota Production System and lean and is a big focus and goal of much of our improvement activities.
Other topics in this episode:
- Workholding standardization and how to hold op 2
- Going away for a few days highlighted some room for improvement on internal communication, documentation, and business management
- Reducing batch size during the day but still allowing for large overnight runs
- Overproduction. Why is making the thing you sell bad if it exceeds...2023-03-221h 09Incremental:The Continuous Improvement PodcastEpisode 10. Paint mixers, magnets, torque wrenches, and moreThis week Devin and Uriel discuss some improvements from around the shop with some discussion of what issues came up that led to the improvements as well as some of the thinking behind the improvements implemented.
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In this podcast we discuss concepts from Lean Manufacturing, the Toyota Production System, and general business management to improve our businesses.
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If you have parts you need m...2023-03-1544 minIncremental:The Continuous Improvement PodcastEpisode 9. Balance, Balance, BalancePlease follow us on Instagram and share your improvements and tag us. www.instagram.com/incrementalci
This week Devin and Uriel have a wide ranging discussion about a range of topics that relate to lean manufacturing and the Toyota Production System, and continuous improvement. Some of the topics include:
- Balancing equipment utilization vs operator utilization vs overall shop throughput.
- Profit sharing and exploring other ways of putting money where your mouth is to share success with employees.
- How to think about revenue goals. Is it based on equipment, or i...2023-03-0959 minIncremental:The Continuous Improvement PodcastEpisode 7. Standardized tooling, what should we build in house, and linked processes failureThis week Devin and Uriel talk through some listener questions, talk production leveling, how to prioritize tasks, and what happens when linked processes fail.
Standardized tooling and redundant tooling can be an essential part of gaining efficiency. It is interesting to think about what can be standardized but also how to standardize deviation from standard... Is that possible? Kanban can be a very useful tool for making sure that tools stay in stock. As buffers get reduced, downtime becomes more immediately problematic so it needs to be addressed.
What's the best way to get started i...2023-02-221h 20Incremental:The Continuous Improvement PodcastEpisode 6. Production Levelling, just when you thought you knew what lean was, they switch it all up on youWe have an Instagram! Go give us a follow @incrementalci and see all types of improvements from across the web!
On this episode Devin Bodony and Uriel Eisen talk about Production Leveling and the three M's of the Toyota Production System. Muda, Mura, and Muri. There are many examples where increasing inventory can help level production which can be hugely valuable. Uneven production leads to huge waste so it is critical to figure out how to level production. While Toyota uses temp workers to deal with peaks in demand, that is not necessarily a tool that is av...2023-02-151h 12Incremental:The Continuous Improvement PodcastEpisode 5. Single piece flow dishes? And rationalizing productionThis week we cover: Rationalizing production, TPS Engineering, Cognitive load research, Single piece flow. Our weekly improvements, and a discussion of developing software vs buying off the shelf.
Continuous improvement is not unique to lean. It is something we all do, but lean and TPS do bring a systemized and scientific approach to improvements that is very helpful. TPS is not about reducing waste. It is about solving your problems in a rational and scientific manner. So what is meant by rationalizing your production? Don't seek local optimum but instead rationalize your entire process to and make su...2023-02-081h 16Incremental:The Continuous Improvement PodcastEpisode 4. Is it Automation VS People, or Automation And People?Please share ideas for a hashtag for folks following this podcast. We'd love to get a community going around this so we can all share these ideas.
The idea behind this podcast is to let people follow along as we wrestle with the ideas of TPS, Lean manufacturing, and Continuous improvement. We talk about how to think through automation. Is it truly automation vs. people? Probably not. So far, we've focused on keeping automation fairly inexpensive, but also we try to keep our automation very flexible even at the expense of speed. Flexibility seems to win every time...2023-01-311h 29
Incremental:The Continuous Improvement PodcastQuality of Life RantUriel and Devin discuss the relative merits of closely linked vs decoupled dependent processes, go over a new tool Uriel made to calculate how quickly a process improvement pays for itself, and Uriel rants on how calling improvements "Quality of life improvements", completely misses the point. 2023-01-2459 min