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Defining Problems SMART-ly 0
- Lean in Practice
- December 10, 2012
Accurate problem statements save time and effort by focusing the team on root cause identification. A well-stated problem statement is a clear and concise statement that describes the symptoms of the problem to be addressed. It speeds a robust corrective action process by identifying potential root causes and eliminating bias and noise. Unfortunately, many don’t
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Save Your Inbox with 5S for Email Management 0
- Lean in Practice, Lean Office
- April 4, 2012
Email has become the most convenient—and overwhelming—way to communicate in modern offices. Overflowing inboxes, constant notifications, and unnecessary CCs reduce focus and create daily frustration. While many time-management tricks exist, a more sustainable solution lies in Email productivity using Lean principles. In Lean thinking, 5S for email management applies the same discipline used on factory
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Five Lean Lesson from a Hockey Coach on Saturday Morning 0
- Lean in Practice
- March 26, 2012
Many of you know this time a year I spend a lot of time at an ice rink coaching hockey. It is a sport I have played all my life and coaching provides an opportunity for my kids and others to have the same experience (hopefully). As a coach you can’t help but feel a
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Supply and Quality Go Hand In Hand 0
- Lean in Practice, Quality
- March 6, 2012
Most companies who want to improve the efficiency of their supply chain focus efforts only on the supply chain process itself. Few realize the impact that quality can have an on the efficiency and speed of the supply chain. Ensuring the quality of incoming raw materials, in-process work, and final product before it is shipped
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The Very Best of 5S – Benchmarking Report 0
- Lean in Practice, Sharing Best Practices
- January 24, 2012
Last summer A Lean Journey Blog co-sponsored with 5S Supply a 5S benchmarking survey. Now I am happy to share with you the 5S benchmarking report – “The Very Best of 5S.” This free 30 page eBook is the full summary of a detailed benchmarking survey that 5S Supply sponsored in 2011. See what others are
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Using Your Smartphone as Productivity Tool 0
- Lean in Practice, Visual Factory
- September 19, 2011
When people talk about productivity and smartphones the conversation is usually about being able to stay connected or some app touting productivity. Both of these are true and are much of the reason people get a smartphone. They are wonderfully powerful devices that continue to transform the way we do things. In a recent post
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