David Dixon

David Dixon is the executive vice president (retired) of Technical Change Associates and a registered professional engineer with more than 35 years of experience in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma and other improvement initiatives. For more information, visit www.technicalchange.com, or call 801-621-8980.

Articles by David Dixon

HOW TO MANAGE YOUR LEAN INITIATIVE

A Proven Path To Success: Dave Dixon of Technical Change Associates completes this deep three-part series by listing and examining the details behind project selection, project management and project team functions.

HOW TO MANAGE YOUR LEAN INITIATIVE

(Part Two) A Proven Path To Success: Dave Dixon of Technical Change Associates, Inc. continues this deep three-part series by addressing the qualifications and role of the program coordinator, then discussing the role of outside resources, including a brief primer on selecting a consultant.

HOW TO MANAGE YOUR LEAN INITIATIVE

A Proven Path to Success: David Dixon of Technical Change Associates opens this three-part series that teaches the senior management team “how to” initiate and manage a successful Lean implementation.

Strategic Diversification

Playing The Numbers: David Dixon of Technical Change Associates, Inc. uncovers the nuts and bolts of how Lean and other tactics can cushion you during an economic downturn and still drive long-term growth.

THE DEMISE OF DETRIOT'S BIG THREE

David Dixon of of Technical Change Associates, Inc. reveals how the threatened collapse of America’s automotive industry actually offers some unique insight into the imperative for adopting Lean business practices.

SURVIVING AN ECONOMIC DOWNTURN

How Lean Can Help: Dave Dixon of Technical Change Associates shares some ideas and tactics that will keep your business intact, move you beyond fighting fires, and fully prepare you to capitalize when the recovery comes.

OPPOSITES ATTRACT: LEAN MEETS ERP

Dave Dixon of Technical Change Associates explains how the marriage of Lean techniques with IT solutions that help to drive waste out of business processes holds an enormous promise.

LOW VOLUME, HIGH VARIETY PRODUCTION

No Problem for Lean in the Job Shop

Value Stream Mapping

Lessons in Lean

Exteme Lean'

Dave Dixon explains why only those who embrace the latest advances in automation technology, along with a relentless pursuit of business processes, are likely to succeed.

How to Win With Lean

This Case History shows how to pull it all together

Strategy-Driven Lean Implementation

Making Improvements that Count

Winning the Zero Sum Game

Part One: How Lean adn your Business Strategy Work Together

Industry News

Nicola Leibinger-Kammüller, TRUMPF Group, Machine Tools Division, Laser Technology Division, fiscal year 2023/24, Ditzingen, Gerlingen, Hettingen and Höfingen, EUV and electronics business fields, Germany

TRUMPF Releases Figures for the Fiscal Year 2023/24

Sales are down by 3.6% to 5.2 billion euros, and order intake is down by 10.4% to 4.6 billion euros. A weak global economy, ongoing geopolitical uncertainties and intensifying competition are the main causes.

Heidi-Melanie Maier, TRUMPF, vice president of technical services, TRUMPF Inc., Lutz Labisch

TRUMPF Inc. Names new Vice President, Technical Services

Heidi-Melanie Maier is now the new vice president of technical services, responsible for governing the technical service, spare parts, and training groups for customers in North America.

Eric Gerringer, Dan Cope, CERATIZIT USA, technical director, metal cutting

New Technical Director Named at CERATIZIT

Eric Gerringer has been appointed as CERATIZIT USA’s new technical director. He has background in leadership development, training facilitation and manufacturing market forecasting. Throughout his career, Gerringer has also remained active on the shop floor.

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