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Lean Defined by Paul Akers0
- Lean Definition
- October 16, 2012
In this new video by Paul Akers, he takes some time define Lean. It is not about efficiency or killing muda. Lean is about 2 elements: 1) Learning to see waste 2) Eliminating waste with small continuous improvement with everything endlessly. You can’t be “Lean”. Lean is a journey. The big Muda that starts the
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Don’t Let Lean Myths Stand In Your Way0
- Lean Definition, Lean Management
- October 15, 2012
Lean thinking has been around since the early 90’s. Despite this fact true Lean thinking still evades many. There continues to be stories in the news about company’s misfortunes mistakenly attributed to Lean implementations. If we truly want to improve our businesses we must dispel these myths so the real power and benefits of Lean
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Lean Quote: The dogmas of the quiet past are inadequate….0
- Lean Quote
- October 12, 2012
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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Meet-up: Gregg Stocker0
- Meet-up
- October 10, 2012
Today I am pleased to be able to introduce blogger Gregg Stocker. Gregg is the author of the blog Building a Fast & Flexible Company. He is a Lean consultant and accomplished book author. Gregg has a practical sense that makes his posts easy to relate to. He is frequently highlighted on the monthly round-up because
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Daily Lean Tips Edition #370
- Lean Tips
- October 9, 2012
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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Lean Transformation Know-How For Business Leaders0
- Book Review
- October 8, 2012
Few business leaders in the world have applied Lean strategy as successfully as Art Byrne has – and none has the ability to explain how to do it with succinctness and clarity. Art has successfully implemented Lean strategies in more than 30 companies in 14 different countries. Famous for turning around Wiremold which has been written about by Jim
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Lean Quote: Getting People To Do Ordinary Things Extraordinarily Well0
- Lean Quote
- October 5, 2012
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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Meet-up: Improve With Me’s Brian Buck0
- Meet-up
- October 3, 2012
Today I am proud to introduce a long time friend and frequent guest blogger Brian Buck. Brian is the blogger behind Improve With Me. I have been following and talking with Brian since I started blogging myself. I have always admired his simple approach to Lean. He transitioned from applying Lean in the Logistics industry
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OSHA Floor Markings Colors and Its Meanings0
- Guest Post, Visual Factory
- October 2, 2012
Today, I would like to introduce a guest post by Mike Wilson from Creative Safety Supply. Mike enjoys blogging and reading about the lean manufacturing niche. He is invested in Creative Safety Supply, known for its safety products to help manufacturers with their 5S and Lean Projects. Mike is going to talk about the importance
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