Lean Basics

How to Avoid 6 Common Pitfalls of Process Mapping 0
- Lean Basics
- March 16, 2016
Earlier this week I discussed the benefits of processing mapping. Process maps are used to develop a better understanding of a process, to generate ideas for process improvement or stimulate discussion, build stronger communication, and — of course — to document a process. Creating a process map is a relatively straight forward process but some
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5 Benefits of Process Mapping 0
- Lean Basics
- March 14, 2016
Complete Guide: 5 Key Benefits of Process Mapping in Business Understanding Process Mapping Process mapping is a powerful visualization technique that transforms abstract business workflows into clear, actionable diagrams. By creating visual representations of how work flows through an organization, process mapping serves as one of the most essential process improvement tools available to modern
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10 Common Mistakes To Avoid On Your Next Kaizen Event 0
- Lean Basics
- October 26, 2015
An essential element in Lean thinking is Kaizen. Kaizen is the Japanese name for continuous improvement. While Kaizen is really about improvement involving everyone everyday it is often associated with a structured event. Kaizen events fill the gap between individual, very local improvement initiatives and bigger initiatives such as value stream improvement. They are essential to get cross-functional
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Improvement Doesn’t Come from Focusing on Tools 0
- Lean Basics, Lean Management
- September 21, 2015
We all have stories of those who try to use Lean as a tool to improve their business but fail. Those of us who have experienced the true power of Lean understand that it is more than that. Lean is not about the tools it’s how they are applied. A large number of organizations have
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Creating Flow is Critical to Driving Improvement 0
- Lean Basics
- September 2, 2015
A Lean Enterprise is centered on the concept of flow. Flow is one of five key Lean Principles identified by Womack and Jones in their book Lean Thinking. They stressed that you need to make value flow. It was this creation of flow that would make it possible to eliminate waste. When material and information
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The Gemba is our Lean Classroom 0
- Lean Basics
- July 1, 2015
Human beings can definitely learn by hearing, reading, watching, seeing, and analyzing…but when it comes to getting results there is no better way than to learn by DOING. If you want to learn how to drive, you have to drive. Humans are natural learners. They learn from everything they do. When they watch television, they
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