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In 2006, Ford was dealing with a tremendous lack of psychological safety. As Mulally illustrates in this video, this can lead to some major problems in an organization, where people are afraid to speak up for fear of being wrong, believing their job, their status, or their credibility may be at stake. Why is this such an issue? Problems go unaddressed, compound on each other, and can ultimately cause workplace injuries or even sink an entire corporation. So how do we fix it? Don't shoot the messenger, but instead tackle the problem directly. Help them find a solution, or direct them where they might find one. This is especially important for those in management or leadership positions. The best functioning teams will always have more known issues than the equivalent poor functioning team. As issues become acknowledged, they give direction for process or team improvement, allowing for better collaboration and better solutions to the issue at hand. There's an old cliche that illustrates this very well: "Two heads are better than one"

It's #MotivationMonday, and at Davis Industrial, we're geared up to help you conquer every challenge your system faces. Remember, obstacles are merely opportunities in work boots, waiting for us to step up. We're here to help you leap over any hurdle, ensuring your operation runs smoother and stronger. Together, there's no challenge too big to overcome. Here's to a week of turning obstacles into opportunities with Davis Industrial by your side! #OvercomingChallenges #DavisIndustrialSupport #TogetherWePrevail #BestConveyorServiceCompany #CustomerSupport #CustomerService #DavisIndustrialSolutionsSpecialist #DavisIndustrial #ConveyorBelt

If your paint processes are struggling with training, reach out to the CPI Solution Squad to help fill that training gap. Give me a call or a message and we can discuss how Circle Prosco and myself can help!

Meet Alicia Anes-Haist, a shining example of resilience and skill in the manufacturing industry from our Holland, MI campus! From turning challenges into triumphs, Alicia's journey embodies the spirit of determination and excellence. Discover how she's breaking stereotypes and paving the way for future generations. Read her story below. #WomenInManufacturing #Inspiration #Resilience #Determination #Manufacturing

Join Charlie Martin from Leistritz Extrusion Technology on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, for his insightful presentation on "Sequencing of Manufacturing Operations to Produce Unique Molded Parts Via Twin Screw Extrusion" as part of the SPE: Inspiring Plastics Professionals, Week of Injection Molding Virtual Event. Even if you can’t attend both days of the Week of Injection Molding, this session alone is packed with valuable information that can elevate your manufacturing techniques. Whether you attend one session or the entire event, you’re sure to walk away with new insights and practical knowledge! Check out the rest of the speaker line up: https://lnkd.in/gxKhx7S8 #InjectionMolding #ManufacturingInnovation #ExtrusionTechnology #IndustryEducation #VirtualEvent #SPEIMD #PlasticEducation

You’ll never believe what I just found out about Post-it Notes! 📑 Those sticky little notes were actually invented when scientist Spencer Silver failed to make a strong glue. The same thing happened with the pacemaker! Wilson Greatbatch's mistake with a circuit is what led to the creation of the pacemaker. Talk about turning failures into successes! 📓 I’ve got a story like that, too. A few years ago, I signed up for a Spanish class, thinking it would be an easy A, only to find out I had already placed out of it. I almost dropped it, but decided to stay in the class at the last minute. That decision changed my life. I developed a passion for the language and culture, traveled, made new friends and even considered a career opportunity abroad. These stories remind us that sometimes our biggest successes come from our so-called "failures." It’s all about perspective and perseverance. When faced with a setback, we can reframe it. Failures often come with grief and it’s important to offer yourself and others grace. Embrace your failures; learn from them and keep moving forward. ✨Your next "mistake" might just be the breakthrough you’ve been waiting for. What’s one of your recent failures that ended up being a success? #FailForward #EmbraceMistakes #SuccessThroughFailure #PersonalGrowth

Honoring Black Innovators and Leaders in Transportation- Elijah McCoy I would like to introduce Elijah McCoy. Elijah was a 19th century African American inventor best known for inventing lubrication devices used to make train travel more efficient. The Inspiration: After studying the inefficiencies inherent in the existing system of oiling axles, McCoy invented a lubricating cup that distributed oil evenly over the engine's moving parts. He obtained a patent for this invention, which allowed trains to run continuously for long periods of time without pausing for maintenance.  The How: His invention was a valve mechanism that could supply oil drop by drop to the moving parts of machinery. Although McCoy's achievements were recognized in his own time, his name did not appear on the majority of the products that he devised. Lacking the capital with which to manufacture his lubricators in large numbers, he typically assigned his patent rights to his employers or sold them to investors.  In 1920, toward the end of his life, McCoy formed the Elijah McCoy Manufacturing Company to produce lubricators bearing his name. #freight #experience #analytics #supplychain #supplychainmanagement #supplychainsolutions #logisticscompany #logistics #shippers #imports #everythingfreight #smallbusiness #environmentalsustainability #environmentallyfriendly #sustainability #oceanfreight

Putting Deming Thinking into Practice - part 2 in the 4-part story of Marty Laurent implementing Deming in a GM plant. In this post, he talks about how he adapted to meet the local conditions, and over nine years, his team achieved tremendous success. https://lnkd.in/gJ5i9Ppf

⏳You still have time to join these nine companies already committed to enhancing their business operations through Lean principles. By streamlining processes to eliminate waste and boost efficiency, these companies are dedicated to delivering superior products and faster delivery times. This commitment not only improves the quality of their offerings but also ensures that their customers receive exceptional value and satisfaction. Join our Lean Peer Group to experience firsthand how these practices can elevate⬆️your company’s performance📈and better meet your customers' needs. Dave Rizzardo

This is the ongoing story of Marty Laurent transforming a GM plant – and influencing GM company-wide – using the Deming philosophy. (Part 3 of 4) https://lnkd.in/gqbtEuGZ