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Lean Quote: Lead By Example and Make a Difference 0
- Lean Quote
- June 29, 2018
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 with 5S: A Practical Guide for Manufacturing Teams 0
- 5S
- June 27, 2018
The 5S methodology in manufacturing is a structured approach to creating a clean, organized, and high-performance work environment. As a core element of the 5S lean management system, it helps teams instantly distinguish between normal and abnormal conditions, reduce waste, and build a strong foundation for continuous improvement. When applied correctly, 5S supports operational stability,
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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 0
- Lean Quote
- June 22, 2018
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 0
- Leadership
- June 20, 2018
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)0
- Lean Tips
- June 18, 2018
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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