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Lean in the Fast Lane0
- Lean in Practice
- December 2, 2010
Earlier this year I was fortunate to work with MassMEP to create a unique training opportunity for one of our facilities. The goal was to support transformation in a rather challenging area of our unionized plant, the maintenance trades. We thought learning about Lean in this fun and energizing way would win them over. We have seen many Lean improvements
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Guest Post: Creation vs Management0
- Guest Post
- November 29, 2010
Today I am pleased to share a guest post from my friend David Piacitelli. David is the president of Top Line Systems, a company that focuses on the next generation sales organization for manufacturing companies. He is a fellow AME member and supports the Northeast Region Board to share best practices. With David’s sales background he brings a
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Lean Quote: Thank You0
- Lean Quote
- November 26, 2010
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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Happy Thanksgiving0
- A Lean Journey
- November 25, 2010
Thanksgiving Friends Thanksgiving is a time For reviewing what we treasure, The people we hold dear, Who give us so much pleasure. Without you as my friend, Life would be a bore; Having you in my life Is what I’m thankful for. By Joanna Fuchs www.poemsource.com I wanted to take this time to thank all
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Lean Product Development Process0
- A Lean Journey, Lean Basics
- November 23, 2010
Last week I wrote about my experience at CONNSTEP’s Manufacturing and Business Conference. I had the opportunity to present on Lean Product Development at this year’s conference. I wanted to share my presentation with everyone. A Lean Product Development Process comprises 3 basic elements: (1) driving waste out of the product development process, (2) improving the way
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Learning Lean Through Making Coffee Replayed0
- A Lean Journey, Webinar
- November 22, 2010
Earlier this month Jeff Hajek and I hosted a new learning experience where we combined a radio show format with a webinar. In our first show we used the process of making coffee to explain various Lean concepts. Every day examples like this that we can all relate to can make the learning more effective. Below
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Lean Quote: Team Recognition is about We’s not I’s0
- Lean Quote
- November 19, 2010
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
READ MORELean Tips Edition #50
- Lean Tips
- November 16, 2010
For my Facebook fans you have probably already seen this. But for those of you that are not connected to A Lean Journey on Facebook or Twitter I started a new feature which 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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Start a New Direction: Learning From CONNSTEP’s Conference0
- Sharing Best Practices
- November 15, 2010
Last week I attended CONNSTEP’s Manufacturing and Business Conference in Hartford, CT. I presented on Lean Product Development which I highlighted in the an earlier post. For those who were unable to attend the conference this year I wanted to share some of my own learning with you. The conference held on Veteran’s Day opened with veteran
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