Isidro “Izzy” Galicia is President and CEO of Incito Consulting Group and a certified Six Sigma Master Black Belt. His approach to Lean enterprise transformation draws on firsthand experience at New United Motor Manufacturing, Inc. (NUMMI) and Toyota, where he developed a foundation in workforce engagement, continuous improvement, and alignment around a shared True North. Through his consulting work with Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 organizations, Izzy helps CEOs and leadership teams connect company vision, culture, and strategy to execution. His focus is on developing leaders and management…
How Lean Six Sigma Can Help Fight the Coronavirus Pandemic
At the very crux of the lean sigma strategy is to be able to cope with crises, both small and large. COVID-19 is certainly a large crisis where many businesses are…
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Path Back to Profitability During COVID-19 Focused on Inventory Management
In times of black swan events like COVID-19, it’s vital to gain a clear understanding of risk so your organization is better positioned to establish the right plan in…
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Management Framework for Companies to Assess Ability to Grow
Amid the economic turmoil that has been brought about by the coronavirus pandemic, going concern is a big topic for companies, particularly as it relates to audits and…
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5S and Visual Management for a New COVID-19 World
As states take dramatic steps to reopen their economies, businesses are reflecting on how a “return to their workplace” will be forever changed. Many never considered…
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Optimizing Customer Value – Value Stream Mapping our (“New Norm”)
As businesses continue to focus on strategies to reopen, one thing is absolutely clear, providing value for customers will need to change dramatically as the “old…
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Why Strategy Deployment (Hoshin-Kanri) is the Ideal Way to Develop a COVID-19 Recovery Strategy
While some organizations continue to shelter at home, others are beginning to incrementally reopen their doors only to find a “new normal” coupled with unparalleled…
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