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JIT Material Deliveries

Just-in-time material delivery gets a bad rap in construction sometimes. People usually think it means: Only bringing materials to the...

The Eight Wastes: The Enemy Against Lean

By: Lucía Armenta As builders, we must recognize that waste is a major obstacle on the job site. We need to take steps to avoid,...

Zero Tolerance

Begin Using Zero Tolerance Zero Tolerance systems on-site work everywhere we try them. The key is to not tolerate bad behaviors on-site,...

The Updated Contract Inclusions List

Contract Inclusions Do you want to implement Lean on your project? If so, you must specify it. That does not mean you have to pay extra...

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

“988” is the three-digit, nationwide phone number to connect directly to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Too many people experience...

What is Takt Control?

What is Takt Control? When I first heard the term I did not know what it meant either. To save us some time I will tell you it could...

Creating a Takt Plan

The Process Probably one of the most useful outlines we can provide for Takt is the step by step outline for how to create one. We hope...

Takt Theory

Takt Planning is a detailed one-page, one-process flow schedule that focuses on throughput, production, bottlenecks, and ultimately,...

Logistics is # 1

Create Your Logistics Map Your Logistics Map cannot just be a map you create, post, and use one time. It is a strategic planning tool...

What is a Takt Plan?

Probably one of the most important questions out there is, what is Takt? Is it like CPM? Is it separate from the Last Planner® System? ...