Improve work flows with spaghetti diagrams
Category: systems
Don’t Automate Yet.
It's better to understand and eliminate than automate that which does not need to be automated.
Give Away Information, Build Familiarity
Create once, sell twice
Tuesday Toolkit 10/27/2020
Tool of the WeekThis week we're talking about queuing theory. That is, the mathematics behind standing in line. More broadly speaking, queuing theory is used to understand how jobs are serviced in a work environment. Think about a bank or…
How to Ensure Changes Last
Identifying what processes can be changed is only half the battle of making an improvement. The rest of the battle is ensuring the changes are implemented and become the new norm. With no plan to make sure changes stick, one…
High Leverage Focal Points
When it comes to making any big changes in a business, there are certain areas that should be dialed in first. Let’s cover six ideas this author thinks are high leverage starting points. If not being properly utilized already, these…
Toyota’s 4P Model
Toyota has long been one of the top performing automotive companies in the world. They went from a relatively obscure Japanese car manufacturer in the 1940's, to one of the most recognizable brands in the world. Taiichi Ohno was a…
A Graphical Linear Programming Example
Linear programming is a mathematical technique for finding optimal solutions to linear equations. Generally used to solve for maximizing profits or lowering costs) Basically, when there are multiple options on the table governed by linear equations and linear constraints, linear…
Why Mental Models Are Important
If you want to make good decisions, you need a way to think around the decision you’re making. Different topics will need distinct models or frameworks (used interchangeably here). E.g. deciding what to have for breakfast is not the same…
Art and Science
The first time I recall being blatantly told a topic was both an Art and a Science was in a project management course at Montana State. Since that day, I’ve grown to see every field as both an art and…
opscombinator.com 