We read this article in our Morning Meeting…

“A lack of automation also forces line workers to learn other TPS fundamentals, such as “poka-yoke,” devices or steps in the manufacturing process to prevent errors and defects, and “kaizen,” or continuous improvement.” Press here to read the entire article.

Paul Akers talks to the FastCap team about their once in a lifetime opportunity for the FastCap team to meet Bob Taylor!

For more information on Taylor Guitars, visit his website.

Paul Akers discusses the 30+ Lean improvements he and Robbie made to the garden and trash areas at FastCap.

Chris, while on a tour of FastCap suggested that we KPI our smiles at FastCap! Love that!!!

Tyler and Dennis go to great lengths to improve the Euro Door Stop packaging process. No stone left unturned!

For more information on FastCap’s Euro Door Stop, visit our website.

Emily Gonzales (Boser) of Electronic Responsible Recyclers (ER2) sent us this video saying thanks for the FastCap Tour. Cool!

Amazing People with no excuses. Chris and Robert just finished up a tour of FastCap.

Brian Way, of BP Way, sent us this video showing how he tricked out his toolbox.

For more information on the FastCap tools used in the video, go to the following links:
Kaizen Foam Inserts
Kaizen Foam
Laserjamb LJ3 Pro

Paul’s interview on The Productivity Show just went live! Check it out to learn what businesses can do to tap into unused employee genius to improve their organization!

My good buddy, fellow woodworker and Lean maniac Brad Cairns will be speaking at the International Woodworking Fair (IWF) in Atlanta on August 24-27, 2016.  Brad’s session is called Kick Ass Lean and I can guarantee you won’t want to miss it!