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?? Takeaways from AO Smith's McBee Facility Visit with OpExChange! ?? We recently had the pleasure of visiting AO Smith's McBee facility, where we gained invaluable insights into the impact of Lean Manufacturing and strong leadership on operational excellence. Thank you to Ian Cartmill, Dan Royston, and the entire AO Smith team for this enlightening experience! Here are some of the standout practices we observed: ?? People-Centric Approach: AO Smith empowers their workforce to engage, solve problems, and drive continuous improvement. ?? Strong Leadership: The leadership team is hands-on, providing support and coaching and embodying the values of Lean in daily operations. ?? Problem-Solving Focus: AO Smith utilizes the Toyota 8-Step Problem Solving process, enabling employees to actively identify and resolve issues. ?? Standardized Work: With effective visual management through standardized work maps and boards, they enhance efficiency across operations. ?? Lean as a Mindset: AO Smith embraces Lean as a mindset—an ongoing commitment to continuous improvement and waste reduction. What struck us most was the "All-In" senior leadership commitment to the Toyota Production System. This dedication resonates across the workforce and drives engagement. ?? For a deeper dive into our visit, check out the published article on South Carolina Manufacturing. ?? https://lnkd.in/eb8-FcsN ?? OpExChange members may access the full presentation deck, Excel templates, and more on our members-only portal, including resources from over 100+ plant visits and events ?? www.opexchange.com Andrew McCathern Christopher Sippel Dan Royston Dennis Baker Erik J. Lowry, Ian Cartmill Jay Crawford Jonathan Melton Jordan Dieterle Joseph Durst Kyle Blackwell Lee Smith Miranda Craig Nicolas Agostini Ontonio Grant Paul Buchenroth Paul Kabis Ralph Hotham Ray Collison Scott Brown Steven Broach Todd Grothaus Tressa Gardner Wayne Hamilton William Shehane OpExChange, Powered by SCMEP?