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5S Supply0
- Lean Resources
- September 1, 2010
I am often asked about lean resources that can help you along your lean journey. I list a number these on the right hand side of this site and from time to time highlight those here. Today I want to share with you 5S Supply. 5S Supply started out as a way to gather the
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Personal Kanban Kaizen0
- Lean Office, Sharing Best Practices, Visual Factory
- August 30, 2010
A couple of months ago I talked about a kanban for personal management. This concept had two desirable elements: 1) Visualizing your work 2) Limiting your work. In my previous visual task board I found prioritization meaningless. Tasks are either important or not. If it is important then put it on the list. If not
READ MORELean Quote: The Practice of Leadership0
- Lean Quote
- August 27, 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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Why is Lean Office more difficult than Lean Production?0
- Lean Office, Sharing Best Practices
- August 26, 2010
I am a proud participant of the Western Massachusetts Lean Network. This is a network of Lean thinkers at various stages of their journey whose goal is to share best practices within the network as a way for all of us to continue learning. The Greater Boston Manufacturing Partnership (GBMP) is the host of our
READ MOREIs Lean Government the Next Frontier?0
- In the News, Lean in Practice
- August 25, 2010
In a recent post Jon Miller mentioned Paul Anker, who is running for US Senate on a Lean platform, has started LeanAmerica.org. Lean America is all about helping government organizations throughout America learn and implement lean thinking; by empowering their workers to continuously improve, eliminate waste, and to add value for all Americans. Related to
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Quick Changeover in Lean Manufacturing0
- Lean Basics
- August 23, 2010
What Is a Quick Changeover? In Lean Manufacturing, Quick Changeover refers to the process of converting a machine, production line, or process from running one product to another in the shortest possible time. Changeover durations can range from a few minutes to several weeks, particularly in industries such as automotive manufacturing where large-scale retooling
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Lean Quote: Top Disney Quotes0
- Lean Quote
- August 20, 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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Guest Post: Lean & Social Media – Is There A Process for That?0
- Guest Post
- August 18, 2010
I am pleased to be able to share a guest post by friend Jason Semovoski. We met working together on AME’s (Association of Manufacturing Excellence) social media council. Jason is known for his strong background with technology management and is currently in the role of Business Analyst Consultant. His previous assignments include Plant Operations Manager and IT management
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Guest Post: 5 Reasons for 5S0
- Guest Post
- August 16, 2010
Today’s guest blogger is Christian Paulsen, who authors Life’s Lessons in the 21st Century Blog. Christian is a food manufacturing manager with 20 years of manufacturing leadership and Lean Manufacturing expertise. He adds value to an organization by driving continuous process improvements and bottom line cost savings. Christian attended Purdue University on a Navy ROTC scholarship and
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