• 5 Powerful Steps for Creating a Lean Roadmap That Actually Works

    5 Powerful Steps for Creating a Lean Roadmap That Actually Works0

    Creating a successful Lean implementation roadmap is one of the most reliable ways to drive real, measurable improvement in any organization. Lean thinking is not just a set of tools — it’s a mindset that helps teams eliminate waste, optimize workflow, and build a culture of continuous improvement. But to transform this mindset into reality,

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  • Lean Quote: Goals Are Really Essential to Keep Us Alive

    Lean Quote: Goals Are Really Essential to Keep Us Alive0

    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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  • Book Review: The Lean CEO

    Book Review: The Lean CEO0

    There has been a lot of literature on Lean implementations over its initial 25 years but now there is a book providing new insight. The Lean CEO: Leading the Way to World-Class Excellence by Jacob Stoller is the result of in-depth conversations with over 30 individuals who have been expanding the borders of Lean thinking

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  • IndustryWeek Manufacturing & Technology Conference Review

    IndustryWeek Manufacturing & Technology Conference Review0

    Last week I spent several day in Chicago, IL, at IndustryWeek Inaugural Manufacturing and Technology Conference and Expo. IndustryWeek, MESA International and the Smart Manufacturing Leadership Coalition (SMLC) collaborated to provide the event on Smart Manufacturing, best practices from best plant winners, lessons learned from business leaders and practitioners.   Summary:  I would rate the Conference

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  • Lean Quote: Every Worker Should Be On A Team

    Lean Quote: Every Worker Should Be On A Team0

    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 Tips Edition #94 (1411-1425)

    Lean Tips Edition #94 (1411-1425)0

    For my Facebook fans you already know about this great feature. But for those of you that are not connected to A Lean Journey on Facebook or Twitter I post daily a feature I call Lean Tips.  It is meant to be advice, things I learned from experience, and some knowledge tidbits about Lean to

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