Lean Thoughts

Etiquette, At least, that’s what it was called in my generation.

Meetings are necessary tools – but not in the manner many are run.

“poor planning on your part does not justify heroics on my part unless I can make it part of my business model”

The Water Spider is an honored and critical role in making continuous flow and a smoothly functioning Lean system a reality.

How does a Leader come into a company as large as Ford - with its , multiple product lines, and international operations -stay aligned?

5S+1 is typically the first tool adopted by organizations as part of their Lean journey, primarily because of the visual impact it creates

Success begins with a state of mind. You must believe you’ll be successful in order to become a success.

Let’s explore what a robust succession plan is, including identifying and developing internal talent.

High achievers seem to always get so much done in so little time. How do they do it?

Migrating to using a kanban system?

10 points to consider before embarking on your LEAN transformation

Operations are the first to apply Lean because that is where “Waste” is typically the most visible.

With diets all the rage, why not think about a diet for your office? A Lean Office is a healthier office,

What is my problem with Value Steam Mapping (VSM)?

Leverage your Value Stream Mapping exercises to become more environmentally friendly.

I really need to blame my MOM for providing me with that LEAN DNA marker.

Decades of outsourcing have created shortages in a wide range of industries that make North America vulnerable to rogue countries like China

a Lean Environment is where ... Amazing Robust Processes can be staffed with Mediocre People !!!

Once again, 5S+1 is not about just about creating a clean and organized environment

QRQC is described as a quick and comprehensive problem-solving process