deer hunting
Systems Thinking and Process Improvement Applied to Deer Hunting Part 6
This is the sixth blog in the series on deer hunting and Lean, Ergonomics (Human Factors, Six Sigma and Systems Thinking (L.E.S.S.). In my last blog I discuss how I’ve applied process improvement principles to individual components of deer hunting. In this part I want to focus on systems thinking and systems approach to deer hunting—the final “S” in L.E.S.S.
Lean and Deer Hunting Part 5
This is the fifth blog in the series on deer hunting and Lean, Ergonomics (Human Factors, Six Sigma and Systems Thinking (L.E.S.S.).
Lean and Deer Hunting Part 4
This is the fourth blog in the series on deer hunting and Lean, Ergonomics (Human Factors, Six Sigma and Systems Thinking (L.E.S.S.).
In my last blog I explained how a couple of Lean principles are used pre and post-hunt. Well, those same principles can be used once the hunter arrives in the woods. As a reminder, two of the primary principles Lean are to reduce waste and non-value added activities. The goal of hunting is to spend as much time as possible hunting, i.e. in the stand/blind, and minimize the time spent on preparation.
Final pre-hunt preparation
Lean and Deer Hunting Part 3
This is the third blog in the series on deer hunting and Lean, Ergonomics (Human Factors, Six Sigma and Systems Thinking (L.E.S.S.).
Ergonomics and Human Factors and Deer Hunting Part 2
This is the third blog in the series on deer hunting and Lean, Ergonomics (Human Factors, Six Sigma and Systems Thinking (L.E.S.S.).
In my last blog I spent time talking about how I adjusted my rifle to fit me. In this blog I want to discuss two other items—tree stands (physical ergonomics) and my crossbow (human factors).
Ergonomics and Deer Hunting Part 1
This is the second blog in the series on deer hunting and Lean, Ergonomics (Human Factors, Six Sigma and Systems Thinking (L.E.S.S.).
There are many factors deer hunters must consider when choosing their equipment—their own body and physical characteristics as well as the environment in which they hunt, i.e. location (woods vs. swamp, brushy vs. clear), temperatures, hunting from the ground or a stand, etc. A hunter must be keenly aware of their physical size and abilities when choosing equipment so that it fits and supports their hunting abilities instead of being a hindrance.