Matt Elson

Drinker of beer and recovering gaming geek.
Don't get me started on Star Trek VS Star Wars...
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[True North Thinking @TNThinking]

In this infographic, we dig deep into the Earth’s geological timeline to reveal the planet’s shift from one epoch to another and the golden spikes that mark them. https://t.co/ro9YJpSyDR via @visualcap

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Rather than chasing outsourcing as a way to "reduce costs" (like certain players in certain industries) it looks like Tesla understands that overall cost is most important, including critical control of their supply chain.
(Good…https://t.co/xynPjFXmb6 https://t.co/3KaXzLjoQm

[Matt Elson @matte7409]

Another episode of Kaizen 101 from the shop floor!

The main lesson: don't wait for perfection, get going now!

If you have questions that you would like covered in future episodes of Kaizen 101, please send an email to [email protected]

#toyota…https://t.co/frAA651txj

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Top Manager: Whew! It's hard work maintain focus on all of our processes. Can't we just improve them, maintain them and move on?

TPS Advisor: There is no such thing as "maintain" them. You are either improving or you are going backwards.

Top Manage…https://t.co/qUEO0tZnNv

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More kaizen action from the #gemba, with an ongoing focus on material presentation improvement (which is still one of the biggest sources of fluctation in cycle times)...

From top left, clockwise:
1) Improved material flowrack, with ergonomic assist (due…https://t.co/FP7TbaF75f

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Process design is a crucial skill set!

True North Thinking Inc.

#TPS #toyotaproductionsystem #toyotaway #tntkaizen #continuousimprovement #processimprovement #peopledevelopment #leadershipdevelopment #kaizen #PDCA https://t.co/GYIckM9GNK

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Check out our much anticipated "Humans or Machines? When should we automate? Part 2".

Why humans are better:
1) Humans can think, observe and solve problems
2) Machines are inflexible and are obstacles to improvement
3) Automation ROI (Return on Investm…https://t.co/9OPYSzF5f1

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Repeat After Me:
I will not chase the latest "cutting edge" technology / automation
I will not add cost through "software solutions (ERP)"
I will not increase overall costs by focusing on cost reduction first
I will not think there…https://t.co/NRZLrThTDU https://t.co/MM1eyyY7lC

[Matt Elson @matte7409]

Just setting up now for another Top Management workshop here in #Ottawa!

True North Thinking Inc.

#tps #toyotaproductionsystem #toyotaway #tntkaizen #continuousimprovement #processimprovement #peopledevelopment #leadershipdevelopment #kaizen #pdca https://t.co/oZ4pNFjtnx

[Matt Elson @matte7409]

Repeat After Me:
I will not chase the latest "cutting edge" technology / automation
I will not add cost through "software solutions (ERP)"
I will not increase overall costs by focusing on cost reduction first
I will not think there…https://t.co/TiYvZ2nrTo https://t.co/MM1eyyY7lC

[Matt Elson @matte7409]

We've worked with so many great people over the years!

Looking forward to helping many more with making their work better.

True North Thinking Inc.

#TPS #toyotaproductionsystem #toyotaway #tntkaizen #continuousimprovement #processimprovement #peopledev…https://t.co/MaT2BS6yXD

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Some slides outlining the challenge given to the participants of our Advanced Kaizen Training workshop...

#TPS #toyotaproductionsystem #toyotaway #tntkaizen #continuousimprovement #processimprovement #peopledevelopment #leadershipdevelopment #kaizen #PDC https://t.co/E6h2wS0B5N

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A simple, straight forward decision tree: Are you meeting customer demand or not?
Check out how to determine where to start making improvements..

True North Thinking Inc.

#TPS #toyotaproductionsystem #toyotaway #continuousimprovement #processimprovemen…https://t.co/qFcQNzV40A

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Top 3 purposes of quality circles:

1) Increase morale and create a better work environment that encourages team member involvement
2) Improve quality and effeciency
3) Increase leadership and problem solving throughout the organization

#TPS #toyotapr…https://t.co/GcboWVV0KL

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These workshops are a great way to start your continuous improvement journey!

True North Thinking Inc.

#TPS #toyotaproductionsystem #toyotaway #TnTkaizen #continuousimprovement #processimprovement #peopledevelopment #leadershipdevelopment https://t.co/NWm1Tbm4aC

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A great team to work with!
Sharing with my network for greater exposure. https://t.co/thiuxI23Ah

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Good advice....

True North Thinking Inc.

#TPS #toyotaproductionsystem #TnTkaizen #continuousimprovement #processimprovement #kaizen #PDCA #peopledevelopment #leadershipdevelopment https://t.co/kKcPFFhHNP

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[From the Archives!]
Toyota Production System from the leaders view point: Part 1 (Philosophical / Basic Thinking)

- customer first
- people are the most important asset
- kaizen
- Go & See
- efficiency thinking

All to ensure that the culture must supp…https://t.co/wvpEtO31QQ

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Sharing with my network for greater exposure https://t.co/EVcoYys69x

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There are MANY differences between Toyota Production System and Traditional (Classical) thinking.

Here are just a few. What differences are there?

#TPS #toyotaproductionsystem #TnTkaizen #continuousimprovement #processimprovement #peopledevelopment #…https://t.co/mJbvtHgpcK