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The Ultimate Guide to Lean Manufacturing0
- Guest Post
- December 8, 2021
Originating on the assembly lines of Henry Ford’s factories, then later refined by those that built Toyota into a world leading car manufacturer, lean manufacturing is the method by which manufacturers aim to reduce waste yet maintain productivity in their factories. The goals of lean manufacturing are to reduce the time, effort, and costs of
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5 Tips For Creating a Culture of Experimentation0
- Culture
- December 6, 2021
“Experimentation” has become a buzzword for managers and business owners. Everyone wants their employees to think outside the box, develop creative ideas and be innovative. However, few organizations actually take the steps necessary to make that happen. Since the beginning of times, experimentation has served as a critical tool for challenging the status quo business
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Lean Quote: Be the Leader, Adjust the Sails0
- Lean Quote
- December 3, 2021
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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Leader VS Manager: Key Differences You Need To Know0
- Guest Post, Leadership
- December 1, 2021
We are all leaders and managers in some way. These roles interchange even daily depending on the tasks people are on. But why do most people cope with these roles very differently? Some are excellent managers but their leadership qualities are too far from great. At the same time, there are inspiring and motivating leaders
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Lean Roundup #150 –November 20210
- Lean Roundup
- November 29, 2021
A selection of highlighted blog posts from Lean bloggers from the month of November 2021. You can also view the previous monthly Lean Roundups here. Five Lean Questions for Rethinking Work – Jon Miller shares five questions for rethinking work from a lean management perspective in post pandemic world. The Power of Commitment – Bruce
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Lean Quote: Thanksgiving is a Time of Togetherness and Gratitude0
- Lean Quote
- November 26, 2021
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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Being Thankful this Thanksgiving0
- Other
- November 24, 2021
Whenever the holiday season comes around, annual traditions and Thanksgiving activities seem to explode. There are family events centered around each special occasion, and Thanksgiving is no exception. However, even though this celebration is so common for American households and we grow up anticipating the turkey, amazing sides (not to mention desserts!), the food coma,
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Lean Tips Edition #180 (Tips #2911 – 2925)0
- Lean Tips
- November 22, 2021
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 Quote: Gratitude Can Transform Your Workplace0
- Lean Quote
- November 19, 2021
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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