Posts by: Dan Clark

The Virtual Suggestion Box

The old suggestion box used to be a fair way for employees to offer ideas at their organization. However, over the years, it’s become a rusty, forgotten box with little hope of future use. In this podcast, Rich Kneece of The Massachusetts Technology Corporation tells about their product Vocoli, an application designed…

Dan Clark | February 23, 2015 | Podcast, Suggestion Box | Continuous Improvement, Facility Efficiency, Healthcare, Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, Safety, Workplace Safety

Kaizen Events That Rock

Kaizen events that rock—time to increase efficiency in your organization! Lean/Six Sigma expert Mark Hamel tells of how to implement a Kaizen event. Mark is the award-winning author of the Kaizen Event Fieldbook. Mark also created and writes the lean blog “Gemba Tales.” The always-busy author is also the cofounder of another…

Dan Clark | February 23, 2015 | Kaizen Event, Podcast | 5S, Continuous Improvement, Gemba, Kaizen, Kanban, Lean Manufacturing

Why Workers Resist Lean Culture

Why do workers resist lean culture? Lean methodology expert Karen Wilhelm explains why employees are often suspicious of lean, and how to get them on board. In this podcast, Ms. Wilhelm talks about a human behavior study done years ago by anthropologists led by Dr. Margaret Mead, and how this old study…

Dan Clark | February 23, 2015 | Lean Culture, Podcast | Continuous Improvement, Facility Efficiency, Lean Manufacturing

Starting A Visual Workplace – Pt. 2

Starting A Visual Workplace should not mean you’ll get a pink slip because of workplace efficiency. Dr. Gwendolyn Galsworth explains. In this 2nd podcast with Dr. Galsworth, she points out that Visuality will create new efficiencies in the workplace. However, workers should not worry about being eliminated. Gwendolyn also tells of her…

Dan Clark | February 23, 2015 | Podcast, Visual Workplace, Visuality | Facility Marking, Floor Marking, Labeling, Safety, Safety Signs, Spanish Resources, Workplace Safety

Starting A Visual Workplace – Pt. 1

Starting A Visual Workplace—improving efficiency with Visuality. Dr. Gwendolyn Galsworth explains better work flow through visual devices. Dr. Galsworth defines the Visual Workplace as “A work environment that is self ordering, self explaining, self regulating and self improving where what is supposed to happen does happen on time, every time, day or…

Dan Clark | February 20, 2015 | Podcast, Visual Workplace, Visuality | 5S, Facility Efficiency, Facility Marking, Floor Marking, Labeling, Safety, Safety Signs, Workplace Safety

Starting Lean Six Sigma, Pt. 2

Starting Lean Six Sigma, Pt. 2 continues with Six Sigma Black Belt Chuck Hardy. Chuck tells of the value of a mentor. He offers advice on books to help anyone on their Lean / Six Sigma quest. Mr. Hardy also gives insight on 5S programs. Brandon Nys discusses Chuck’s history with Eastman…

Dan Clark | February 20, 2015 | Lean, Podcast, Six Sigma | 5S, Facility Efficiency, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma

Starting Lean Six Sigma, Pt. 1

Starting Lean Six Sigma with an expert. Chuck Hardy is a Black Belt in Six Sigma. Chuck tells of lean as a cultural thing. Brandon Nys and Kyle Holland interview Chuck about lean and Six Sigma systems. In this podcast, you’ll hear how workers and managers can include lean culture at home…

Dan Clark | February 20, 2015 | Lean, Podcast, Six Sigma | 5S, Facility Efficiency, Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma

Lean Methodology In Healthcare

Lean Methodology In Healthcare — hear Mark Graban on 5S, Six Sigma, and “lean Sigma” in the medical world. Mark Graban is the CIO of KaiNexus, a technology and software company enabling continuous improvement in organizations. Brandon Nys talks with Mr. Graban about his experience as consultant, speaker and author on lean…

Dan Clark | February 20, 2015 | Lean Methodology, Podcast | 5S, Facility Efficiency, Healthcare, Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing

10 Rules For Forklift Safety

10 Rules For Forklift Safety can keep drivers and pedestrians safe on the job. Some forklift safety tips are obvious, some not-so. New drivers and experienced pros can benefit from this podcast. Brandon Nys interviews Antonio Ferraro, one of the blog writers for Creative Safety Supply. Antonio is well versed in this…

Dan Clark | February 20, 2015 | Forklift Safety, Podcast | Floor Marking, Forklift Safety, OSHA, Safety, Safety Signs, Workplace Safety

Safety Experts Talk – Overview

Safety Experts Talk is the place where manufacturing and construction experts discuss safety and continuous improvement. Listen to keep workers safe. Welcome to the podcast series. The interviews last up to one hour, and include topics such as 5S, lean, Six Sigma, electrical safety, hazcom, and OSHA rules. Hosts Brandon Nys and…

Dan Clark | February 19, 2015 | Podcast, Safety, Safety Interviews | 5S, Safety, Workplace Safety