Incremental: The Continuous Improvement Podcast

In this Concepts Edition episode Uriel and Devin discuss: - Problem solving - A3 and where you should spend time planning - QR codes were invented by Denso - Process decay when missing target conditions Please join our patreon! https://patreon.com/IncrementalCI And follow us on Instagram and share your improvements and tag us. www.instagram.com/incrementalci In this podcast we discuss concepts from Lean Manufacturing, the Toyota Production System, and general business management to improve our businesses. Thanks for listening! Please drop us a note with any and all feedback! If you have parts you need machined, reach out to Devin@lichenprecision.com and follow on Instagram www.instagram.com/lichen_mfg If you need CNCed Buckles, check out www.austeremfg.com and follow at on Instagram www.instagram.com/austere_manufacturing

In this episode Devin and Uriel talk about some of the improvements they made over the past week and the thinking behind each. Some of the improvements include: - A3 Problem solving white boards - Chip management and coolant tray - Shelf for storing paint and information - Vacuum filter orientation marks - Updated the gripper 3D printing file - Part loading vs pallet loading Please join our patreo! https://patreon.com/IncrementalCI Please follow us on Instagram and share your improvements and tag us.www.instagram.com/incrementalci In this podcast we discuss concepts from Lean Manufacturing, the Toyota Production System, and general business management to improve our businesses. Thanks for listening! Please drop us a note with any and all feedback! If you have parts you need machined, reach out to Devin@lichenprecision.com and follow on Instagram www.instagram.com/lichen_mfg If you need CNCed Buckles, check out www.austeremfg.com and follow at on Instagram www.instagram.com/austere_manufacturing

In this Concepts Edition episode Uriel and Devin discuss: - A3 is big! Go do it! - BT2 - A fresh set of eyes in the shop - Documenting the time savings of single piece flow - Making small improvements targeted at learning - Shigeo Shingo SMED details Please join our patreo! https://patreon.com/IncrementalCI And follow us on Instagram and share your improvements and tag us. www.instagram.com/incrementalci In this podcast we discuss concepts from Lean Manufacturing, the Toyota Production System, and general business management to improve our businesses. Thanks for listening! Please drop us a note with any and all feedback! If you have parts you need machined, reach out to Devin@lichenprecision.com and follow on Instagram www.instagram.com/lichen_mfg If you need CNCed Buckles, check out www.austeremfg.com and follow at on Instagram www.instagram.com/austere_manufacturing

In this episode Devin and Uriel talk about some of the improvements they made over the past week and the thinking behind each. Some of the improvements include: -Added paper towel holder to bandsaw - Updated generic Lathe CAM Template to automatically size softjaw pocket based on stock diameter - Updated generic Mill CAM template to use G54.2 probing - Started program hand off checklist and log for common issues - Updated generic lathe cam template with op 2 origins that auto position - Adjusted positions of workstations at S700 machines to minimize reaching - We hired someone! - Added two different labels to items in our SOP's tab to break out generic setup items, and checklist/templates to mitigate searching - Updated layout on our job board to better reflect our workflow - Designed and test printed updated tool tag - Corum came up with a better way to search for restart within a program - Added magnetic paper towel holders to each machine - Updated mill setup checklist template for better readability and reduced typing - Updated some descriptions to address the most common questions we get. (Andrew at Henry Holsters mentioned it) - Glove box holder - The point of TPS is the complete elimination of waste - Shigeo Shingo - A lot of improving a new product - Robot emailing - Hired out CAD Please join our patreo! https://patreon.com/IncrementalCI Please follow us on Instagram and share your improvements and tag us.www.instagram.com/incrementalci In this podcast we discuss concepts from Lean Manufacturing, the Toyota Production System, and general business management to improve our businesses. Thanks for listening! Please drop us a note with any and all feedback! If you have parts you need machined, reach out to Devin@lichenprecision.com and follow on Instagram www.instagram.com/lichen_mfg If you need CNCed Buckles, check out www.austeremfg.com and follow at on Instagram www.instagram.com/austere_manufacturing

In this Concepts Edition episode Uriel and Devin discuss: - PDCA - Morning 3S'ing - Price for volume - Crisis motivation - Standard stock sizes vs non standard - Block scheduling Please join our patreo! https://patreon.com/IncrementalCI And follow us on Instagram and share your improvements and tag us. www.instagram.com/incrementalci In this podcast we discuss concepts from Lean Manufacturing, the Toyota Production System, and general business management to improve our businesses. Thanks for listening! Please drop us a note with any and all feedback! If you have parts you need machined, reach out to Devin@lichenprecision.com and follow on Instagram www.instagram.com/lichen_mfg If you need CNCed Buckles, check out www.austeremfg.com and follow at on Instagram www.instagram.com/austere_manufacturing

In this episode Devin and Uriel talk about some of the improvements they made over the past week and the thinking behind each. Some of the improvements include: - Added twin rolling whiteboards - Installed the probe halo - Explored ID clamping - Using centerline text speeds up engraving - 3Sing when I get in the shop - digital assets? - CF PETG for automation - Sewing area rework Please join our patreo! https://patreon.com/IncrementalCI Please follow us on Instagram and share your improvements and tag us.www.instagram.com/incrementalci In this podcast we discuss concepts from Lean Manufacturing, the Toyota Production System, and general business management to improve our businesses. Thanks for listening! Please drop us a note with any and all feedback! If you have parts you need machined, reach out to Devin@lichenprecision.com and follow on Instagram www.instagram.com/lichen_mfg If you need CNCed Buckles, check out www.austeremfg.com and follow at on Instagram www.instagram.com/austere_manufacturing

In this Concepts Edition episode Uriel and Devin discuss: -Devin moves into a new shop. Very disruptive, but demonstrating the value of systems -Working on improving how we do product development -Systemization and patterns help highlight opportunities to improve Please join our patreo! https://patreon.com/IncrementalCI And follow us on Instagram and share your improvements and tag us. www.instagram.com/incrementalci In this podcast we discuss concepts from Lean Manufacturing, the Toyota Production System, and general business management to improve our businesses. Thanks for listening! Please drop us a note with any and all feedback! If you have parts you need machined, reach out to Devin@lichenprecision.com and follow on Instagram www.instagram.com/lichen_mfg If you need CNC'ed Buckles, check out www.austeremfg.com and follow at on Instagram www.instagram.com/austere_manufacturing

In this episode Devin and Uriel talk about some of the improvements they made over the past week and the thinking behind each. Some of the improvements include: - Added a new workstation with drawers to shipping station - Added a dedicated label printer to my desk for printing work order slips - Added a rolling workbench to get our inspection tools off of our granite surface plate - Rotated machine workstations for better viewing of workstation computers and trays - Keyboard text replacement on my phone - Pin cutting shoot - Branding - non linear projects are hard - Wisdom tooth extraction the office desperately needs improvement Please join our patreo! https://patreon.com/IncrementalCI Please follow us on Instagram and share your improvements and tag us.www.instagram.com/incrementalci In this podcast we discuss concepts from Lean Manufacturing, the Toyota Production System, and general business management to improve our businesses. Thanks for listening! Please drop us a note with any and all feedback! If you have parts you need machined, reach out to Devin@lichenprecision.com and follow on Instagram www.instagram.com/lichen_mfg If you need CNCed Buckles, check out www.austeremfg.com and follow at on Instagram www.instagram.com/austere_manufacturing

In this Concepts Edition episode Uriel and Devin discuss: - Is improving everything all the time a good aproach? - How do we establish target conditions? - Offshoring is just making waste cheaper - Production leveling Please join our patreo! https://patreon.com/IncrementalCI And follow us on Instagram and share your improvements and tag us. www.instagram.com/incrementalci In this podcast we discuss concepts from Lean Manufacturing, the Toyota Production System, and general business management to improve our businesses. Thanks for listening! Please drop us a note with any and all feedback! If you have parts you need machined, reach out to Devin@lichenprecision.com and follow on Instagram www.instagram.com/lichen_mfg If you need CNCed Buckles, check out www.austeremfg.com and follow at on Instagram www.instagram.com/austere_manufacturing

In this episode Devin and Uriel talk about some of the improvements they made over the past week and the thinking behind each. Some of the improvements include: - Moved meeting area away from machine - Made a desk space by the 3d printer to work on buckles - Added a banister - Clearing production areas - Trying to reduce dust tracked in - Proved our new programs for 1" Cam Please join our patreo! https://patreon.com/IncrementalCI Please follow us on Instagram and share your improvements and tag us.www.instagram.com/incrementalci In this podcast we discuss concepts from Lean Manufacturing, the Toyota Production System, and general business management to improve our businesses. Thanks for listening! Please drop us a note with any and all feedback! If you have parts you need machined, reach out to Devin@lichenprecision.com and follow on Instagram www.instagram.com/lichen_mfg If you need CNC'ed Buckles, check out www.austeremfg.com and follow at on Instagram www.instagram.com/austere_manufacturing