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2023 Northeast Lean Conference Re-cap 0
- Conference, Lean in Practice
- October 11, 2023
Last week I attended the Northeast Lean Conference in Worcester, MA. The Northeast Lean Conference was created by GBMP to provide information and inspiration to Lean practitioners – from those just starting out to seasoned Lean leaders from the manufacturing, healthcare, service and other vital industry sectors. The theme, It’s About Time, has a double
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6 Proven Strategies to Reduce Production Costs 0
- Lean in Practice
- April 12, 2023
For any business, waste directly impacts profitability. Waste can appear in many forms—excess time, inefficient labor, unnecessary inventory, or poorly designed processes. Simply put, waste is any effort or expense that does not convert raw materials into a finished product. By focusing on production cost optimization and eliminating non-value-adding activities, businesses can strengthen margins while
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Simple Engineering Solutions with Karakuri Kaizen 0
- Lean in Practice
- May 11, 2022
Manufacturers across the nation are looking for faster, more efficient ways to streamline processes and production. While automation seems to be top of mind for most, it’s also an expensive investment that some may not be ready to take on. Luckily, there are other solutions you can implement to improve your manufacturing facility’s efficiency. Karakuri
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Top 10 Ways To Become The Successful Leader After Lean Trainings 0
- Guest Post, Lean in Practice
- May 2, 2022
Lean thinking is one of the most effective techniques used across different industries. That’s exactly why so many business leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals dedicate a fair amount of time to master lean thinking and become better at what they do. But how can you apply what you learned in practice? Here are the top ten
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The Importance of Lean in a Post-Pandemic World 0
- Lean in Practice, Other
- July 12, 2021
Since March 2020, every person on the planet has had their life shaken by the COVID-19 pandemic in some way. Every aspect of life has been impacted. Our everyday routines were brought to a stop, and any sense of normalcy was lost. The COVID-19 pandemic has shined a light on supply chains. The spectacle of
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Keep Calm and Carry On: How to Engage With Your Customers 0
- Engagement, Lean Basics, Lean in Practice
- April 15, 2020
We are living in troubling times fraught with uncertainty. There is no coronavirus playbook. Company leaders are facing an unprecedented crisis as the COVID-19 outbreak spreads worldwide and impacts businesses across multiple industries. There are many questions about what comes next in the COVID-19 outbreak. Keep Calm and Carry On was a motivational poster produced by the British government in
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