One Daruma, One Eye, and Goals That Don’t Wait
When I picked up the red Daruma in Tokyo, it was on purpose. The small figurine sat in the palm…
When Health Isn’t the Only Cost: The Hidden Losses of Time, Energy and Capacity
When we talk about the costs of inefficiency, we usually think of sick leave.According to the NIJZ (National Institute of…
Process Optimization: Uncovering Hidden Losses and Achieving Measurable Progress with Digital Tools
Every production manager knows the moments when performance indicators don’t match reality. Machines should be running at their best, yet…
Streamline Quality and Eliminate Recurring Issues with AI-Powered 8D Problem-Solving Software
Transform the way your organization resolves critical quality issues. Performance Storyboard® 8D software gives your teams a structured, automated, and…
DEMETRA Lean Way at GITEX GLOBAL 2025
The moment you step into the halls of GITEX, you are struck by its energy and scale.Thousands of visitors, hundreds…
Information Systems in Manufacturing: ERP, MES, OEE and the Role of Performance Storyboard®
In manufacturing companies, massive amounts of data are generated every day – from orders and inventories to machine efficiency and…
Multiskilling – the hidden strength that empowers people and processes
Multiskilling is often the most overlooked source of competitiveness. While companies invest heavily in machines, automation, and digitalization, it is…
When You Long for Something … and Finally Achieve It
As a child, I longed for my very own camera. At the time, Polaroids and classic film cameras were in…
When Safety Fails: Learning from Tragedy and Building Prevention
Some years ago, a tragedy struck in Kočevje, when an explosion at Melamin claimed several lives. The loss was devastating…