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The first half of 2024 has been amazing: - attending the Quality Management & Control program by Nicolas Bronchart at Université catholique de Louvain - École polytechnique de Louvain - Louvain School of engineering - with dozens of insightful external speakers (Denis Vande Putte from BENEO, Michaël Biebuyck from Sony Depthsensing Solutions, Yves Callens from Toyota Motor Europe, Arnaud Dorchies from COVARTIM, Emilie Dory from Wishbone Biotech, Maxime Tinant and Nadine Kok from GSK – ready to sign up for next year, guys? 😉) - in order to prepare a smooth transmission and hand over with Nicolas Bronchart And this is with a tremendous excitement and a profound humility that Laurence Guiot and I have accepted this joint position of Invited Professor Université catholique de Louvain - École polytechnique de Louvain - Louvain School of engineering, starting next academic year. The official title of this course “Quality Management and Control” is obviously too short to give you a full insight of the content but, on top of the core topic being the Quality Management System, we’ll address following topics as Enterprise Culture, importance of the Purpose and the Goals, Processes Dynamic, best practices in Organization design and governance, and much much more… Why? Because, down the road, this is all about #PassingOnKnowledge. This is a humble attempt to transmit what we’ve received, back in time, somehow augmented by 50+ cumulated years of experience, Laurence Guiot and I. This is about to prepare at best the next generations that will have to face tomorrow’s challenges and shape the future! #Grateful #PassingOnKnowledge

Go and See-the first lesson is “stand in the circle” and observe. Sounds like Scientific Thinking. On reading, Jeffrey Liker “The Toyota Way-14 Management Principles from the world’s greatest manufacturer”, I’m regularly challenged by his insights. In his book, Jeffrey definitively but simply details the principles that have brought Toyota success, after spending years in Toyota. Jeffrey shares: “Taiichi Ohno took on a series of students over the years, and the first lesson was always the same-stand in the circle and look. It became known as the Ohno circle”. I started to connect the Ohno Circle with Scientific Thinking. When we Go See, we can’t be rushed in the observation, we need to give it time for us to block out the background noise and really see. Mike Rother teaches us that "Scientific Thinking" is slow thinking, based on making observations that can’t be rushed, without the distractions around us. By “standing in the circle” we get to understand “the power of deep observation”. Thanks Jeffrey Liker, an excellent read and thanks Mike Rother for challenging the way I think.

🌟 Excited to Share a Big Milestone! 🌟 I’m thrilled to announce that I’ve officially completed my MSc in Engineering Management with a specialization in Supply Chain Management (SCM), Logistics, and Total Quality Management (TQM) at the Berlin School of Business and Innovation —accredited by International Telematic University UNINETTUNO! 🎓 It’s been quite a journey, diving deep into subjects like: • Numerical Methods • Organisational Dynamics and Behaviour • Economics of Innovation • Corporate Finance • Production Planning and Control • Digital Innovation • Modeling for Manufacturing Systems and Logistics • Research Methods For my dissertation, I focused on something I’m really passionate about: Digitalisation of Last Mile Delivery: Innovation and Challenges. Exploring how digital transformation is reshaping logistics and delivery systems was an eye-opener! Along the way, I’ve built a strong foundation in: • Supply Chain & Logistics Management • Inventory Control • Production Planning • Demand Forecasting • Quality Management (TQM) • Data-Driven Decision Making • Process Optimization • Supplier Relationship Management I’m now looking forward to applying these skills in real-world settings and exploring new opportunities in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, and Inventory Management. If anyone in my network is hiring or has any connections in these fields, I’d love to chat! 😊 Huge thanks to my professors Dr. Svitlana Samoylenko , Alina Baskakova , Engr Dr Fareed Hussain Mangi , Christos Lemonakis , Swati Jeevan (PhDc) , mentors, and friends who’ve supported me along the way. Here’s to the next adventure! 🚀 #SupplyChain #Logistics #SCM #InventoryManagement #DigitalInnovation #LastMileDelivery #EngineeringManagement #TQM #CareerJourney

Go and See-the first lesson is “stand in the circle” and observe. Sounds like Scientific Thinking. On reading, Jeffrey Liker “The Toyota Way-14 Management Principles from the world’s greatest manufacturer”, I’m regularly challenged by his insights. In his book, Jeffrey definitively but simply details the principles that have brought Toyota success, after spending years in Toyota. Jeffrey shares: “Taiichi Ohno took on a series of students over the years, and the first lesson was always the same-stand in the circle and look. It became known as the Ohno circle”. I started to connect the Ohno Circle with Scientific Thinking. When we Go See, we can’t be rushed in the observation, we need to give it time for us to block out the background noise and really see. Mike Rother teaches us that Scientific Thinking is slow thinking, based on making observations that can’t be rushed, without the distractions around us. By “standing in the circle” we get to understand “the power of deep observation”. Thanks Jeffrey Liker, an excellent read and thanks Mike Rother for challenging the way I think.

LPPDE Europe 2024 in Stockholm May 14 in cooperation with We Are Movement   Durward Sobek, Vice Provost at Montana University – Traversing the Technology Readiness Valley of Death “Traversing the Technology Readiness Valley of Death” includes a knowledge generation framework and management system that we have been working on. The work has many set-based underpinnings.   Set-based thinking / innovation is a central piece of the Lean Product Development System. In theory it is quite easy but we see very few clear implementations. Set-based is about improving the innovation level of your product development at the same time as you shorten time-to-market.   Another part of increasing the speed of innovation is about visible knowledge for flawless design, as described in the book with the same name by Allen Ward, Durward Sobek and Dantar Oosterwal. This book presents the reader with a systematic approach to create, capture, and display knowledge in a way that allows development teams to optimize the design of their products and production processes.     Durward K. Sobek II is a Professor at Montana State University in Bozeman, MT, and Program Coordinator of Industrial and Management Systems Engineering. He holds Ph.D. and M.S. degrees in Industrial and Operations Engineering from the University of Michigan, and an A.B. degree in Engineering Sciences from Dartmouth College.   Dr. Sobek has been researching lean product development and lean healthcare for nearly two decades, focusing on how organizations can increase their performance capacity through the application of lean principles. He is a co-founder of the Lean Product and Process Development Exchange, Inc., and has published numerous articles in publications such as Harvard Business Review, Sloan Management Review, and IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management. He is also co-author of three books: Lean Product and Process Development, 2nd edition, Understanding A3 Thinking: A Critical Component of Toyota's PDCA Management System and Visible Knowledge for Flawless Design. #innovation #lean #development #culture #creative #lppde #management more info on www.lppde.org

It's hard for people joining the Lean journey (& some who should know better)to understand that Lean tools and concepts are not the silver bullet for issues and loss of efficiency within any enterprise... However understanding said tools and concepts, then making informed application,followed by many reflective reviews,then visiting the circle(journey)again will create continous improvement activities.... "Belts and books" are no substitute to having tried and learnt from the good things and things that didn't work as expected(Experience!). I always quote:- Minimise none value added.... Maximise value added.... Then every day better than yesterday...!

Hey! HUMAN CAPITAL FORMATION: TOYOTA  - Dennis Dio Parker Please join me, as we,  celebrate Dennis Dio Parker's 37th Work Anniversary at Toyota Motors North America, this month of July 2024. Congratulations to you Dennis .   Dennis Dio Parker , brings with him,   a 44-year career in the automotive and nuclear industries, Dennis Dio Parker has significantly contributed to technical education and workforce development. He founded the FAME program, partnered with 500 employers across 16 states, and led Toyota's Skilled Trades Development Program.   In episode 5 of DrM .’s ‘LOUNGE,’ titled 'HUMAN CAPITAL FORMATION: TOYOTA,' Parker discusses Human Resources Development (HRD) at Toyota. Certain ‘ Touch Points’ captured  include: 1. Purpose of HRD: To enhance business outcomes and support key elements like safety, quality, productivity, and cost control. 2. HRD Approach :   - Safety: Top priority.   - Quality: Crucial for customer satisfaction.   - Productivity: Efficiency-focused.   - Cost Management: Drives profitability.   - HRD: Essential for excellence in all the above areas. 3. HRD Activities:   - Training: Includes formal and informal methods.   - Special Programs: FAME and other initiatives to develop future talent. 4. Cultural Fusion in ‘Learning’: Blends individual initiative from U.S. culture with collective guidance from Japanese culture, emphasizing continuous improvement (Kaizen). 5. Problem Setting and Solving :   - Problems are Normal: Recognize and prioritize them.   - Standardization and Stability: Foundation for consistent outcomes and improvements.   Parker highlights the daily practice at Toyota , of maintaining notebooks for reflecting on personal and professional growth, reinforcing the company’s philosophy of Kaizen and respect for people. Hear Dennis Dio Parker talking to us on the above points and more … … https://lnkd.in/dF9Q9iqy Sharing in the spirit of : Sharing and Learning Together

I appreciate having a CEO, like Scott Francis, who’s out there taking part in conversations that are driving AI and Intelligent automation business transformation. It’s not an easy conversation to have but when you see people getting “it.” The value it produces and the excitement it creates, it’s absolutely contagious. It motivates me to want to do the same. LinkedIn network, stand by, I’ll be knocking on your door soon and motivating you! #IntelligentAutomation #AI #ProcessOrchestration #ChangeManagement

Are you aware of the production approach that Toyota employs, which is widely known as the Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing and Just-in-time approach?📌 These are truly captivating topics, which we have discussed in this post.🤗 Let us delve into it together, and we would be delighted to hear your insights on the matter. Additionally, we are curious to know if you have any idea of other vehicle manufacturing companies that utilize the Kaizen approach in their production processes. Sharing your thoughts and experiences on this topic would greatly enhance our discussion.🔥 If you seek a business school that equips you with the skills and knowledge necessary for career success, ISBR is the ideal choice. Connect with us today to learn more about our programs.🤝 For further information: 💌Info@isbr.in 🔗www.isbr.in 📱9379266660 #isbr #isbrbusinessschool #topbschool #operations #productionmanagement #toyota #kaizen #leanmanufacturing

You still have time to join. It’s happening at 10am today! See below link to join the webinar. #manufacturing #3dprinting #industry #economy #futureproof #growth #webinar