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The Importance of Networking for Learning Lean 0
- Sharing Best Practices
- July 10, 2012
Lean Manufacturing has been taught from practitioner to practitioner and company to company for decades. This learning and reciprocal sharing of best practices is what helps us all improve. A network of like-minded professionals creates an opportunity for those that practice Lean, Six Sigma and other improvement philosophies to share their knowledge; and for those
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The Ten Steps of Starting the Journey Towards Lean Improvement 0
- Change Management, Lean Management
- July 9, 2012
In recent years, more companies have adopted Lean as a continuous improvement method to improve profitability, enhance customer satisfaction and maintain a competitive edge in the marketplace. Based on a customer-focused view, Lean can provide a strong foundation for any organization that wants to incorporate continuous improvement into its operating philosophy. Starting the Lean journey
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Lean Quote: Nurture Your Energy Levels With Rest and Relaxation 0
- Lean Quote
- July 6, 2012
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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Guest Post:0
- Guest Post
- July 5, 2012
Today’s guest post is from Aimee Siegler, a fellow ASQ Influential Voices Blogger. Aimee is the global compliance manager at Benchmark Electronics. Her interests include supply chain management and communication, hazardous substance and risk management, and sustainability. She blogs at Thoughts on Quality in a Chaotic World. Today she shares some 5S advice from home
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Celebrating Independence Today and Everyday 0
- Other
- July 4, 2012
The United States Independence Day (also known as the Fourth of July because that’s the day it is celebrated) is a holiday that celebrates the separation of the United States from Great Britain, and the United States’ declaration of independence. Traditionally, many people celebrate this day with family and friend gatherings, barbecues, parties, games, food,
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Meet-up: Kaizen Institute’s Jon Miller 0
- Meet-up
- July 3, 2012
Today, we’ll meet-up with Jon Miller, the CEO of the Kaizen Institute. Jon frequently blogs at Gemba Panta Rei, the company’s blog. He is one of the first Lean bloggers I ever followed. Jon’s first hand experience over many years and his highly creative style make for a great combination. He is frequently highlighted in the
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