Overproduction:One of the Seven Forms of Waste

To become lean, you must systematically eliminate waste from your business processes. One of the seven forms of waste is overproduction. Overproduction is producing more than customer demand. If you produce more than what your customer is asking for, you must do something with the excess-store it or throw it away.

The attached example is an example of the latter. It shows that America produces more food than the public can consume. In this case, the excess is thrown away. (Click on the picture to make it larger for reading)

Everyone is Blessed

I find it fascinating to draw analogies between stories in the Bible and happenings of the workplace. Take for example, the story of Paul-

After Jesus' death, the disciples were obediently spreading what Jesus had taught them. They were passionate and persistent as the Holy Spirit spoke through them.

The persecution also intensified as the Jewish leaders tried hard to rid society of anything tied to Jesus. One of the worst persecutors was Paul. His purpose for living was to extinguish the disciples and squash their message.

Paul seemingly was the last person God would choose to spread his message to Jews and Gentiles. Yet, he chose Paul because he knew that if Paul could change, his strong attributes would catapult the mission started by Jesus.

Is there someone at work that just rubs you the wrong way? Everything they do just does not seem to be right. Well, they can't be all bad. Look for their positive attributes and put them in a position to succeed. Look beyond what they do wrong and see the good they could do if a change was to take place.

Prayer Ripples and Safe Drinking Water

I received this email from a friend at Water Missions International, a Christian engineering ministry located in Charleston, SC.

Dear WMI Prayer Partners,
We received a first-hand report of the desperate need for rain in Kenya from Pastor Simon of Kenya who visited the WMI offices this past week. The extended drought in the northern regions surrounding Morinjoi, Kenya makes the presence of the Water Missions International ‘cleansing machine’ joyous news to the tribes who are without water or food. News is spreading quickly by mouth and more and more people are traveling by foot as many as six hours a day – one way - to reach the source of safe water.

Water Missions technology has opened the door for reaching the Samburu tribe that has previously been unreached with the Gospel. The first answer to the question “Do you know Jesus?” was “No, perhaps the next village has heard of this man.” The people did not even realize that the pastor was speaking of a Savior. As a result of the gift of safe water, village chiefs and elders have told the people to welcome the newly installed Samburan pastor who operates the LWTS™ and his message about the God who loves them enough to send this cleansing machine. The church that was birthed on the day the LWTS™ was installed has quickly grown to 50 adults and 60 children.

The story of Morinjoi, Kenya is an incredible witness to God’s grace for all nations. We take great joy in seeing WMI’s vision of providing safe water and an opportunity to hear the Living Water message of Christ achieved with such an overwhelming response in the midst of a dry and thirsty land.

Thank you for your faithful prayers as we seek to multiply this story of hope to those who remain without safe water and the knowledge of our Lord.

Join us in praising God for His wonderful works!