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15 Fun Facts About Labor Day 0
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- September 2, 2019
Labor Day comes on the first Monday of every September. However, there’s a lot more to the holiday than an extra day off from work, sweet sales, and hitting up the beach or a BBQ with friends. Here are 15 facts about #LaborDay that might shock you. 1. Labor Day is considered the unofficial end of summer. Don’t
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Remembering Fallen Heros 0
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- May 27, 2019
Memorial Day is more than just a day off from work or school, an excellent occasion for a backyard barbeque, parade or a chance to travel. Those things do speak to the holiday’s true spirit. But above all else, Memorial Day honors Americans who have died in service to their country. This holiday is not
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The Christmas Card Factory 0
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- December 26, 2018
I know Christmas is over but there is still something to learn from making Christmas cards. The following video explains Lean thinking principles from kids making cards for their families. Now this video is not too different than many others that explain the difference between the traditional push and a better pull manufacturing process. But
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Twas The Night Before Christmas 0
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- December 24, 2018
Merry Christmas ! I thought it would be great to share this fun poem with all of you. Anonymous, 2012 ‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the plant Machines were not running; production was scant. We’d been forced to shut down and were incurring large fees, Cause one of the workers dropped a
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Happy Thanksgiving! What are You Thankful For?0
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- November 22, 2018
Thanksgiving Day has evolved over the years as an important holiday. It is not just about feasting and merrymaking. The tradition of Thanksgiving dinner teaches us to appreciate the finer things in life. It is about showing one’s gratitude for the blessings that we are showered with. In all the hustle and bustle of getting
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Learn to Discover, Discover to Learn 0
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- October 8, 2018
In the US we are celebrating Columbus Day which recognizes Christopher Columbus who discovered America. This is a good time to talk about the importance of discovery to Lean thinking. Fundamentally, discovery is the act of detecting something new, or something “old” that had been unknown. Discoveries are often made due to questioning. Thinking is
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