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Lean Quote – Inventory Buffers A Lack of Information 0
- Lean Quote
- December 3, 2010
On Fridays I will post a Lean related Quote. Throughout our lifetimes many people touch our lives and leave us with words of wisdom. These can both be a source of new learning and also a point to pause and reflect upon lessons we have learned. Within Lean active learning is an important aspect on
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Lean in the Fast Lane 0
- Lean in Practice
- December 2, 2010
Earlier this year I was fortunate to work with MassMEP to create a unique training opportunity for one of our facilities. The goal was to support transformation in a rather challenging area of our unionized plant, the maintenance trades. We thought learning about Lean in this fun and energizing way would win them over. We have seen many Lean improvements
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Guest Post: Creation vs Management 0
- Guest Post
- November 29, 2010
Today I am pleased to share a guest post from my friend David Piacitelli. David is the president of Top Line Systems, a company that focuses on the next generation sales organization for manufacturing companies. He is a fellow AME member and supports the Northeast Region Board to share best practices. With David’s sales background he brings a
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Lean Quote: Thank You 0
- Lean Quote
- November 26, 2010
On Fridays I will post a Lean related Quote. Throughout our lifetimes many people touch our lives and leave us with words of wisdom. These can both be a source of new learning and also a point to pause and reflect upon lessons we have learned. Within Lean active learning is an important aspect on
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Happy Thanksgiving 0
- A Lean Journey
- November 25, 2010
Thanksgiving Friends Thanksgiving is a time For reviewing what we treasure, The people we hold dear, Who give us so much pleasure. Without you as my friend, Life would be a bore; Having you in my life Is what I’m thankful for. By Joanna Fuchs www.poemsource.com I wanted to take this time to thank all
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Lean Product Development Process 0
- A Lean Journey, Lean Basics
- November 23, 2010
Last week I wrote about my experience at CONNSTEP’s Manufacturing and Business Conference. I had the opportunity to present on Lean Product Development at this year’s conference. I wanted to share my presentation with everyone. A Lean Product Development Process comprises 3 basic elements: (1) driving waste out of the product development process, (2) improving the way
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