A Lean Journey 
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 this journey because without learning we can not improve.
“Freedom is nothing but a chance to be better.” — Albert Camus
Tomorrow, we
celebrate Independence Day in the US. The 4th of July is an extremely patriotic
holiday where we celebrate the independence of our country. People celebrate
with family and friend gatherings, barbecues, parties, games, food, fun,
festivals, parades, musical events and fireworks.
Freedom is not
just the natural right of every human. It is the state of mind that enables
people to create the greatest and the most inspiring things. The spirit of
freedom gives us the power to conquer new heights, whether it is a real
mountain peak or a bold business challenge.
just the natural right of every human. It is the state of mind that enables
people to create the greatest and the most inspiring things. The spirit of
freedom gives us the power to conquer new heights, whether it is a real
mountain peak or a bold business challenge.
Lean is all
about finding better ways to do things, so that they require less effort, less
time and fewer resources. It is not about cost reduction – penny-pinching,
cutting investment, taking out people – it is about finding better ways to get
work done. It is about developing a mindset, methods and tools to identify and
eliminate waste in all its forms at every opportunity. It is about freeing-up
resources because you no longer need to use them.
about finding better ways to do things, so that they require less effort, less
time and fewer resources. It is not about cost reduction – penny-pinching,
cutting investment, taking out people – it is about finding better ways to get
work done. It is about developing a mindset, methods and tools to identify and
eliminate waste in all its forms at every opportunity. It is about freeing-up
resources because you no longer need to use them.
Lean
manufacturing provides your workforce the freedom that they need to own and
maximize their productivity. In a Lean production plant, the “freedom to
control one’s work” replaces the “mind numbing stress” of mass
production. Armed with the skills they need to control their environment
workers have the opportunity to think actively even proactively to solve
workplace problems.
manufacturing provides your workforce the freedom that they need to own and
maximize their productivity. In a Lean production plant, the “freedom to
control one’s work” replaces the “mind numbing stress” of mass
production. Armed with the skills they need to control their environment
workers have the opportunity to think actively even proactively to solve
workplace problems.
Lean is more than
the traditional metrics of improved efficiency, reduced costs and increased
throughput. The people-centric approach to the application of Lean creates a
better future, driven by empowered individuals working in teams, committed to
continuous improvement. It is this culture of responsible freedom and trust
that allows employees and their organization to realize the positive benefits
of Lean and achieve a successful outcome.
the traditional metrics of improved efficiency, reduced costs and increased
throughput. The people-centric approach to the application of Lean creates a
better future, driven by empowered individuals working in teams, committed to
continuous improvement. It is this culture of responsible freedom and trust
that allows employees and their organization to realize the positive benefits
of Lean and achieve a successful outcome.
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