Lean Fastcap
GlüBot Production Improvement
Paul Akers explain how he and Lukas made 2 Second improvements to the Glübot/Babebot packaging process. For more information on these products, go to this link:
GlüBot Family
Paul Akers Profile – ADUM Japan Study Mission
George Trachilis, or Lean Leadership Institute, interviews Paul Akers asking him why he came to ADUM Japan Study Mission – March 1-7, 2015?
Lean Handwashing – Using our Wits not our Wallets!
Paul shows how they used their wits, not their wallet to fix the faucet at FastCap, making bathroom cleanup much easier.
11th Finger Process Improvement
Lukas demonstrates the original process he went through to load the magnets into FastCap’s 11th Finger (14 seconds), the process improvement steps, and the current process (3 second).
For more information on FastCap’s 11th Finger, visit our website.
6 Questions
Paul Akers responds to six questions from Brian:
1. Is the customer always right and how does the play out?
2. What is my single greatest physical lean improvement at FastCap?
3. What is your toughest situation you face at FastCap?
4. How do you balance your personal life?
5. Do you participate in morning meetings when your travel?
6. How has being a world traveler shape you both personally and professionally?
Are Your People Engaged with Lean?
Paul Akers asks his employees how deeply they are engaged in lean.
Voxer
Paul Akers shows how he used the Voxer App for a Lean Conference Call from Costa Rica. For more information on Voxer, go to their website.
Mop Test
Paul Akers test out a lean mop from China to see if it meets the criteria of a 2 Second Lean improvement: Safety, Quality, Simplicity, Speed. It is called the MopAway Dry/Wet Microfiber Super Absorbent Floor Mop with Bucket. We got it on Amazon.
Mac 2 Second Improvement
Paul Akers shares improvements he has made on his Mac in order to speed up his email responses.
Lean for Larger Improvements
Paul Akers answers Eric’s question about how you do 2 Second Lean when you have a project that will last a few days or more.