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Comment on The Spinning Lady by Josh

Josh — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 04:24:21 +0000

EVERYBODY, if you see the girl spinning right, then that means the right part of your brain is functioning, and if you see her moving left, then the left side of your brain is functioning… NOW, if you see it moving right then blink and see it moving left or vie-versa, then both parts of your brain are functioning but it also means you have an IQ of 160 or higher.

Comment on Japanese Words by Blake Riley

Blake Riley — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 02:01:28 +0000

The principals? Really? Of course the principles are more important but it would still be annoying to see people who spend the majority of their weekday waking lives at their job who can’t pronounce COMMON terms properly. At my job at least, Toyotetsu, a Toyota supplier, the people who can’t pronounce the terms right are the same people who aren’t familiar with the principle’s behind them.

Comment on Improving Point of Use Lid Storage at Starbucks by K.Crittendon

K.Crittendon — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:28:56 +0000

I would opt for the brand and style cups that utilize the same rim diameter for all cup sizes so there would only be one lid for all cups. I would go with a single spring loaded tube recessed down into the counter so the top lid is presented at the same height as the tallest size cup. Or I would opt for the bottom feeder mounted above the work surface for FIFO. I would also create a flat surface (beside the recessed tube) or (under the above mounted tube) marked “Place Cup Here to Attach Lid” so there is always a solid clean surface to push against while pressing the lid.

Comment on Is Little Caesar’s Lean? by David

David — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:22:02 +0000

KDM, the reason why they prep so many pepperoni pizzas is because it’s the highest selling menu item. Plus, they have a Point Of Sale (POS) software system that records sales and breaks down an average of how many quantities of each item they will probably sell. Many pizzerias have that, although very few use the software to that degree.

Also, LC doesn’t really cook to order. It’s a limited menu so employees can prep and slam out the orders.

Comment on Improving Point of Use Lid Storage at Starbucks by Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:21:25 +0000

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Comment on 10 Books Every Continuous Improvement Practitioner Should Read in 2012 by Scott Edwards

Scott Edwards — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:38:29 +0000

Great list! I have a lot to read, time to get cracking! I too have read the Goal multiple times, hope to read the rest of these a few times as well. And great insight on the Gladwell books. Never really thought of them as continuous improvement related… but you’re right, they are.

Comment on Improving Point of Use Lid Storage at Starbucks by M Thornburg

M Thornburg — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:43:29 +0000

@ Gabe, @rbmckenz13 @philp martin
It was mentioned earlier – an inverted gravity feed system that is fed from the top with the lids up-side-down would be my preference. I would have a slot in the side of it so could see the volume of lids in the dispenser with a refill point marked x/x down the tube. I would have the lids upside down so as a lid is palmed off of dispenser, it ready for immediate application onto the cup. Rather than a flapper, I would simply have a gasket at the bottom to provide a friction feed to hold lids in place. I would make the refill length of the dispenser equivalent to the suppliers package length of lids to minimze handling when refiling.

Comment on Improving Point of Use Lid Storage at Starbucks by CB

CB — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:21:36 +0000

One easy option while the more sophisticated spring loaded ideas are tested:

1) Move the holder so it sits flat on the counter. Cut down the sides of the dispenser. The lids are designed to stack so why have the high sides? Finally, put a label on the slot to indicate 12 oz, 16 oz., etc.

Comment on Improving Point of Use Lid Storage at Starbucks by Todd Pait

Todd Pait — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:57:12 +0000

I like some of the ideas that are being presented and are worthy of testing. Maybe consider grouping the different cup sizes with their corresponding lid (i.e. a stack of tall cups with a stack of tall lids, and so on). That way one does not need to make a decision twice regarding size. Otherwise when the loader selects a stack of tall lids, the person completing the drink needs to make the same decision again as to what size lid is needed. Labels are helpful, but if possible eliminate having to make that decision more than once. What do you think?

Comment on Improving Point of Use Lid Storage at Starbucks by Ron Pereira

Ron Pereira — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:18:42 +0000

Hi Phil, to fight spam and any inappropriate statements we approve comments which is why you didn’t see the others right away. Sorry about that!

Thanks for the comment.