Yesterday was A MAZ ING!!! We (Lean Alaska) had the opportunity to work with the team at Custom Seafoods in Soldotna, Alaska.
Let me start by saying this is the place if you want fresh Alaskan fish that has never left the state. You would be surprised how much "wild-caught Alaskan fish" is processed overseas. NOT THIS PLACE!!! I saw it first hand!! A special thank you to Alaska MEP and Kassim Kurani for the connection!
All right, to the purpose of my post. Yesterday, we had the chance to do a Gemba Walk with the General Manager and look at the entire process, from receiving to shipping.
We now have a roadmap to help them remove the non-value added (the Noise) from their process so they can focus on processing that amazing fish. By identifying motion and transportation, defining defects, and developing visual controls, we will ensure they spend all of their time servicing their amazing customers.
I cannot tell you how amazing this job is!!! My obsession with process improvement is not because of Lean Six Sigma; it is seeing the results of those we help and train. THAT is the motivation!!!
You are missing out if you have not dipped your toes in the process improvement pool. Whether it is for your company or certification, you should come see us at Lean Alaska. We have a primer training program with the best trainer (no bias at all)!
They are a part of Army Credentialing Assistance, Air Force COOL, and Coast Guard COOL!! This means the training is free!!!
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Lean Alaska is an Authorized Training Organization (ATO) with ASQ - World Headquarters, IASSC Lean Six Sigma (PeopleCert), and The Council for Six Sigma Certification (CSSC). Our in-house developed curriculum has been validated by all three to ensure your training meets their standards!
We are in Army CA, AF COOL, and Coast Guard COOL and we offer group discounts for units and businesses!
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Michael Theroux, PMP® LSSBBσ Michael Klemmer Jeremy "Monte" Montgomery ✬Matthew✬ Langseth✬ Jeremy Benton, PMI-ACP, LSSBB, William (Brandon) Lester, LSSBB J. Steve Gunn Billy 🐝 Bodiford Brian Lewis Dina Marie Anderson Scott Kjendlie, PMP, LSSBB, Mary M Rydesky, DBA, MBA Fusion Cell MilCruit Max Pumfrey Bryson Randall, LSSBB, AFC® JOVANNY JONES Jobie Roach Angel Rojas Matt Quick 🏆PM Champion🏆 Megan Militello Yossi Binyamin Jefery Spangler Patrick Adams Kris Ferris Josh Salem Tom Jones, MBA Ryan Chancellor Melodie Gimeno Dr. Barbara Yancy-Tooks, D.M., ACUE/ Author/ LSSBB/
EMEA / APAC Operations Director at J.M. Huber Corporation
3moWhat an absolute pleasure to have shared part of this journey with a such great person and SHE professional like you Lorenzo. Well done, great video, fantastic performances over the years, great leadership… and super well deserved “storm” of kudos to you!!!👏👏👍👍