In this episode, Jason Schroeder dives into Lean Core #3: One Piece Process and Progress Flow, and explains how the TACT Production System aligns perfectly with this principle. He discusses how TACT helps in selecting the right batch size for work (based on work density), the limits of applying one-piece flow, and how it calculates optimal batch sizes through tools like Dr. Marco Binniger's TACT formula. Jason explains how TACT minimizes variation, analyzes in-zone cycle times, and ensures that work progresses smoothly by aligning materials, labor, and resources with the work in progress.

What you'll learn in this episode:

• Why the TACT Production System is the ideal method for selecting batch sizes based on work density.
• How One Piece Flow should be applied carefully, especially when there are limiting factors like shipment access.
• How TACT calculates and optimizes batch sizes through formulas like Little's Law and Kingman's Formula.
• Why working in zones with TACT supports aligned work in progress (WIP) and prevents overburden.
• How the Jidoka system can be used to stop the flow, solve problems, and ensure quality.
• How TACT helps identify and resolve bottlenecks using the Theory of Constraints.
  
  

Are you optimizing work flow by reducing batch sizes and focusing on one-piece flow, or are you creating inefficiencies by ignoring the limitations of your resources?

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In this episode, Jason Schroeder explains how Takt Planning fully aligns with Lean Core #2: Stability and Standardization. He walks through why chaos cannot be improved, how CPM creates constant variation, and why Takt's zone-based, time-based flow is the only way to achieve real stability on a construction project. By holding start dates, reducing overproduction, and creating clean, standardized work environments, Takt turns instability into a repeatable, improvable system.

What you'll learn in this episode:

• Why stability is impossible without flow and why Takt enables both.
• How holding start dates reduces variation and prevents overproduction.
• How Takt reduces waste, overburden, and unevenness through level flow.
• Why standardized zones enable first-run studies, leader standard work, and quality checks.
• Jidoka, buffers, and visible problems make continuous improvement possible.

If stability and standardization are missing on your project, is the issue really the people or the system you're using?

If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊).

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· LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt

· LeanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured

· LeanSurvey YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Ztn3okFhyB_3p5nmMKnsw

In this episode, Jason Schroeder explains how Takt fully complies with Lean Core 1: respect for people, nature, and resources. He walks through why Takt is a people-centered system that limits overburden, exposes problems visually, and replaces blame with system fixes, unlike CPM, which hides issues and punishes workers. Jason also connects Takt to Japanese Lean principles like hitozukuri (making people before making things), standard work, total participation, and finishing with pride and craftsmanship.

What you'll learn in this episode:

• Why Takt is the ultimate respect-for-people scheduling system.
• How Takt replaces blame with visible system improvement.
• How zones, buffers, and rhythm prevent overburden and chaos.
• Why CPM hides problems while Takt makes them solvable.
• How Lean principles like hitozukuri, monozukuri, and ikigai show up in real Takt execution.

If your scheduling system truly respected people, what would change tomorrow on your project?

If you like the Elevate Construction podcast, please subscribe for free and you'll never miss an episode. And if you really like the Elevate Construction podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (Maybe even two 😊).

Also, here are links to our YouTube Channels:

· Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGDg

· LeanTakt YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/leanTakt

· LeanSuper YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQDevqQP19L4LePuqma3Fg/featured

· LeanSurvey YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Ztn3okFhyB_3p5nmMKnsw