EyeCode Media AWP: Simple Systems, Massive Wins: Lessons from Manufacturing with Sarah Jardine
May 2, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Sarah Jardine, CEO of Epipole and an expert in manufacturing, shares her innovative journey from the lab to production. She reveals how simple changes, like adding wheels to workstations, transformed output without expanding space. The conversation highlights the power of 'Kaizen Time'—just two hours a week yielding significant productivity boosts. Sarah also explores valuable lessons from industries like fast food and Disney that can invigorate eye care practices, emphasizing adaptability and team collaboration for rapid growth.
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Transforming Factory Space with Wheels
- Optos doubled production capacity in half the factory space by adding power grids in ceilings and putting wheels on everything.
- This transformable layout enabled rapid reorganization and faster problem-solving in manufacturing.
Use Weekly Kaizen Time
- Dedicate regular, consistent time, like two hours weekly, for team-led improvements called Kaizen Time.
- Empower teams to self-direct changes once they realize they have permission to innovate.
Break Mental Barriers by Visiting
- Take your team to visit diverse workplaces to break mental barriers and spark creative problem solving.
- Discuss how others solve similar problems and apply those ideas to your own challenges.