Lean Basics

Lean Quote: Adapt or Fall Behind – Why Continuous Evolution Matters in Lean 0
- Lean Basics, Lean Quote
- July 24, 2026
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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Honored: My Standardized Work Article Was Quality Magazine’s #1 Read Article of Q2 2026 0
- Lean Basics, Quality Magazine
- July 13, 2026
I’m honored that my article, “Debunking Six Common Misconceptions of Standardized Work,” was recognized by Quality Magazine as the #1 most-read article of Q2 2026. Thank you to the team at Quality Magazine for producing this highlight video and, more importantly, to everyone who took the time to read, share, and discuss the
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Lean Quote: Value Pays The Wages 0
- Lean Basics, Lean Quote
- June 5, 2026
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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Lean Quote: The Power Of 1% Better 0
- Lean Basics, Lean Quote
- May 29, 2026
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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The 8th Waste in Modern Environments 0
- Lean Basics, Quality Magazine
- April 27, 2026
Lean thinking teaches us that waste exists in every process—but we don’t always expect to see it outside of traditional work environments. During a recent business trip, what should have been a routine rental car pickup turned into a powerful real-world example of all eight wastes in action. From waiting and overprocessing to the
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Why Eliminating Waste Alone Doesn’t Work: Understanding Muda, Muri, and Mura 0
- Lean Basics, Lean Definition
- April 15, 2026
One of the most common frustrations in continuous improvement is this: teams invest significant time and energy eliminating waste, only to see the same problems return weeks or months later. Inventory creeps back. Lead times stretch. Firefighting resumes. The issue is not a lack of effort or commitment. The issue is focus. Most Lean
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