Severino Abad

Centerlining: what it is and how it works

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FeaturesJan 16, 2020
Severino Abad
FEATURE – In this compelling read, the author explains how “centerlining” tools and settings can reduce variation in a process and avoid having to constantly seek adjustments à la McGyver.

Project management woes

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FeaturesNov 18, 2019
Severino Abad
FEATURE – What are the main problems people encounter when running a project? The author ran a survey with 126 people over two years and presents the results of his research in this article.

Understanding lean visual management tools

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FeaturesAug 20, 2019
Severino Abad
THE NAKED GEMBA – This useful article helps us to understand the different type of visual controls we can put in place, how they work and which ones to use to best convey our message.

Avoiding the most common mistakes with VSM

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FeaturesMay 30, 2019
Severino Abad
THE NAKED GEMBA – Value stream mapping is a fundamental tool in any lean transformation. The author takes us the most common mistakes companies make using it, so that you can avoid the pitfalls.

What a good supermarket looks like

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FeaturesApr 4, 2019
Severino Abad
THE NAKED GEMBA – Our new series goes back to basics to unlock the secrets of the gemba and tell us about some of the main tools and techniques we can use in a lean transformation. First up, supermarkets.