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September 12, 2026
Why do 60% of the estimated savings never show up on the income statement?
The difference between “calculated” and “verified” savings is the entire budget for improvement. That’s how we close that gap. In deployments, we see the same scenario play out over and over again. The improvement program posts a nice number at the end of the year. The CFO requests a more detailed breakdown, and within a week, less than half of that figure remains. The following year, the program has a smaller budget. Not because […]
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5S isn't just cleaning. It's a discipline.
Why do most 5S programs fail after the third month, and how can we turn the method into a habit that lasts for years? Almost every manufacturing plant we visit has “already done 5S.” Usually, this means one big spring cleanup, a few stickers, and some photos on the bulletin board. Six months later, everything is back to the way it was. Five steps that aren’t about 5S […]
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