• Lean Quote: Lead By Example and Make a Difference

    Lean Quote: Lead By Example and Make a Difference0

    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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  • Get Started On 5S With These Tips

    Get Started On 5S With These Tips0

    • 5S
    • June 27, 2018

    5S is a process and method for creating and maintaining an organized, clean, and high performance workplace.  It enables anyone to distinguish between normal and abnormal conditions at a glance.  5S can be the foundation for continuous improvement, zero defects, cost reductions and a more productive work space.  The 5S methodology is a systematic way

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  • Don’t Let Disorganization Get In Your Way!

    Don’t Let Disorganization Get In Your Way!0

    • 5S
    • June 25, 2018

    Many of us think we are organized and are not aware of how the contrary affects us. It is not always obvious how disorganization is affecting the quality and efficiency of your work.  Let’s try is this short test to see if you are disorganized:  1. Do you spend a large part of your day

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  • Lean Quote: Build a Better Team of Leaders

    Lean Quote: Build a Better Team of Leaders0

    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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  • Making Better Decisions

    Making Better Decisions0

    Indecisiveness is a productivity killer. Decision making is an essential part of business in all organizations. In traditional companies this power is typically held by few managers at the top of the organizational ladder. Lean companies however strive to empower their employees to make decisions at all levels through access to data, knowledge of evaluation

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  • Lean Tips Edition #126 (1891-1905)

    Lean Tips Edition #126 (1891-1905)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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