Quality Time Podcast: Managing on Purpose with Mark Reich
April 1, 2025
Mark Reich, Senior Lean Coach at the Lean Enterprise Institute, joins Dan Swartwout to discuss his new book "Managing on Purpose." Reich shares insights from his 23-year Toyota career, explaining how Hoshin Kanri aligns teams, develops leaders, and drives innovation. Listen as Mark Reich shares valuable lessons from his decades in Lean leadership.
Control Charts: The Key Tool for Process Improvement
Learn why control charts are the most essential tool in Statistical Process Control (SPC). Discover how to apply them to drive process improvement across any industry.
Common Process Modeling Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Process modeling is a powerful tool for driving continuous improvement—but only if it’s done right. This blog highlights five common mistakes new modelers make and offers practical tips to help you build models that reflect reality, drive better decisions, and deliver real results.
Aurorium’s TRACtion Success – From Spreadsheets to a Single Source of Truth
Aurorium replaced spreadsheets with TRACtion, boosting project visibility, streamlining reporting, and saving time. Read how they transformed improvement tracking.
How to Conduct a Gauge R&R Study
Are you confident in the data driving your quality decisions? Join statistician Kevin Keller for a practical, 1-hour walkthrough of Gauge R&R to learn how to assess measurement variation and ensure your system delivers accurate, reliable data.
A Senior Engineer’s Clever Approach to Sampling Large Datasets
Discover how machine learning enhances root cause analysis by uncovering hidden patterns, predicting issues, and streamlining problem-solving. Explore practical applications and solutions for today’s complex challenges.
Learn the Basics of Modeling for Rapid Scenario Testing
Using Process Modeling to Reduce Emergency Department Turnaround Times
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