The MILLS & NEBRASKA Blog

Ever been at work waiting on direction from someone so you can get your job done? It can be frustrating and a waste of time. One of the purposes of lean is to create "value". Wasted time does not create value and therefore is identified and eliminated. The adage, "A picture is worth a thousand words" holds true in this lean application. 

Our Hollow Metal Shop Supervisor takes us on a mini tour of the hollow metal shop. He tells us how a door becomes ready for its project. Using lean principles, he explains how process flow works for the material and labor within this shop. Is a water spider friend or foe? Tune in and find out. Bonus on this segment - watch until the end to see the sparks fly! #millsnebraska #commercialdoors #lean Watch the video:

What is Lean Leadership and how do employees take ownership of their work? It starts with the culture. Creating and fostering an environment of growth is key to opening the door to successful lean implementation. Lean leaders aren’t micromanagers, their role is more teacher and coach. They help employees see the significance of their role and how the employees' performance can help them or hinder them.

Has the beginning of the new year inspired you to set goals to lose weight, be healthier, and/or get rid of clutter? Similar principles that apply to our personal overall well-being can be applied to a healthy business as well. At Mills & Nebraska we have been looking lean for a while and the results benefit our customers and our company. We eliminate waste which increases profitability. We make sure things have a place and are put in their place. When things are in order it minimizes - and even eliminates - chaos. Can you see the personal to professional parallels of being lean?

"Behold we bring you tidings of great joy!" That is how the story started many years ago when angels announced the birth of Jesus Christ, our Savior. May you relish in the message of that story from long ago. May the Joy of Christmas be real to you this season! Merry Christmas from our family to yours.

You've heard of Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Giving Tuesday but have you heard of Mills Third? We are having our first ever "Year End Overstock Sale" on the third Friday of this month. Looking for some commercial hardware (that might fit in a Christmas stocking)? hollow metal or solid core doors (that you can't put under the Christmas tree)? frame material and office supplies (for that white elephant office gift)? Or just looking for some good materials at a good price? Then we have the sale for you! This sale is first come, first served and starts at 8:00 a.m. Friday, December 18th. We close it up at 2:00 p.m. so get here early. Bring your cash, bring your credit card, and bring your truck! #overstocksale #millsnebraska #firstcome #firstserved

You've heard of Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Giving Tuesday but have you heard of Mills First and Third? We are having our first ever "Year End Overstock Sale" on the first and third Friday of this month. Looking for some commercial hardware (that might fit in a Christmas stocking)? hollow metal or solid core doors (that you can't put under the Christmas tree)? frame material and office supplies (for that white elephant office gift)? Or just looking for some good materials at a good price? Then we have the sale for you! This sale is first come, first served and starts at 8:00 a.m. this Friday. We close it up at 2:00 p.m. so get here early. Bring your cash, bring your credit card, and bring your truck! #overstocksale #millsnebraska #firstcome #firstserved

This Thanksgiving may we remember all that the Pilgrims gave up and sacrificed when they left the familiar and came to an almost unknown land. Four hundred years later we celebrate the Lord's faithfulness to them in what is known as the U.S.A. May your Thanksgiving be filled with gratitude because there is always a reason to give thanks. Happy Thanksgiving! #grateful #Pilgrims #faithful #thanks

Recently we were awarded the Orlando Sentinel's Top Workplaces award! What makes this award so special is because our employees are the ones who made it happen. The Top Workplaces winners create a, "culture where employees feel engaged, appreciated, and fulfilled....The list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage, LLC. The anonymous survey uniquely measures 15 drivers of engaged cultures that are critical to the success of any organization: including alignment, execution, and connection, just to name a few." So a big, "THANK YOU!" to our employees. This is a feel good milestone in our company's 87+ year history. #topworkplaces #orlandosentinel #millsnebraska #ouremployeesrock #employeeappreciation #winners

We appreciate the sacrifice and dedication of all our veterans - both past and present. We honor our veterans with our deepest thanks on Veterans Day. Thank you Veterans for making America great!