Jim brings over 17 years of expertise in sustainable, lean transformation and continuous process improvements to IMEC. Joining the team as a Technical Specialist in January 2018, the quality of his work embodies IMEC’s mission by helping organizations lead the way to their competitive future.
MOST REWARDING PROJECT?
One project that comes to mind is the implementation of a daily management and standard work system at an electronics company. It resulted in complete lean transformation going from a few meaningful metrics, from batch to I-pc flow, and from centralized inventory to point-of-use inventory.
MOST CHALLENGING PROJECT THAT RESULTED IN POSITIVE IMPACTS?
Success doesn’t come without its challenges. The most rewarding project with the electronics company is also one of the most challenging because the team was cautious and unsure of their abilities to dramatically change in a short period of time. But, in the end we were able to overcome the roadblocks.
INTERESTING NEW INDUSTRY TREND THAT DRIVES GROWTH THROUGH ENTERPRISE EXCELLENCE?
I am interested virtual reality with regard to standard work in assembly and material handling.
COMMON TOPICS NOTICED WITHIN THE INDUSTRY?
A couple of hot topics I notice are virtual reality and the challenges of fulfilling staffing needs in heavy manufacturing.
MOST USEFUL MEDIA FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT?
I improve myself by attending lectures and reading books like Who's Counting? A Lean Accounting Business Novel by Jerry Solomon.
“I help Illinois organizations plan for and implement actions that drive growth through enterprise excellence, leading the way to their competitive future.” Jim Floyd, Technical Specialist (IMEC)
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