Author Archives: NKatko

Capacity Has Value – Part 1

In manufacturing companies, the term “capacity” typically refers to the aggregate production capabilities of your factory.  It’s a bit like your factory’s bandwidth … it defines how much manufacturing can your operations support in a given period of time.  Understanding … Continue reading

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It’s About Spending, Not Costs – Part 4

Continuing my discussion about what I call “Lean Cost Management:”  I’ve been making the case for a Lean Cost Management System vs. using  “traditional” cost management methods.  Management methods differ widely between the two approaches when it comes to keeping … Continue reading

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It’s About Spending, Not Costs – Part 3

Continuing my discussion about Lean Cost Management: last blog, I made the case for a Lean Cost Management System vs. using “traditional” cost management methods, focusing on Materials Spending. Today, I’ll tackle two more topics: Labor and Machines. Labor Spending … Continue reading

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