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  • Lean Tips Edition #40

    For my Facebook fans you have probably already seen this. But for those of you that are not connected to A Lean Journey on Facebook or Twitter I started a new feature which I call Lean Tips.  It is meant to be advice, things I learned from experience, and some knowledge tidbits about Lean to

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  • Lean Product Development Process

    Lean Product Development Process0

    I have the opportunity to present at the 2010 CONNSTEP Manufacturing & Business Conference on Novemebr 11.  The conference is built on continuous improvement and profitable growth – providing companies with the critical skills necessary to set a new direction and compete in the global recovery. With two keynotes and over 31 workshop opportunities, the conference will

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  • Exhilarating Learning – “Northeast” Shingo Style

    Exhilarating Learning – “Northeast” Shingo Style0

    Last week I spent a couple days at The Sixth Annual Northeast Shingo Prize Conference in Providence, RI.  The conference was an exhilarating learning experience for me so I thought I would share some of those nuggets with you. It is probably makes the most sense to start with some thoughts from Ritsuo Shingo, son of Shigeo Shingo

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  • Lean Quote: The Two Dimensions of Leadership

    Lean Quote: The Two Dimensions of Leadership0

    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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  • A Lean Environment is One Where They Present You With Solutions

    A Lean Environment is One Where They Present You With Solutions0

    I saw this comic at ONEFTE.com that made me pause a little.   I know this comic is poking fun at the corporate lifestyle that many experience.  But as I reflected on this comic I thought to myself there are places in which this situation is true.  In a Lean Thinking organization it is the goal to have empowered

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  • Lean Gone Lego – There must be a better way

    Lean Gone Lego – There must be a better way0

    I came across this short stop-animation film from Australia which delivers an insight into a better way of working in manufacturing called Lean gone Lego. This video was developed by The Gordon, an online training company, supported by the Australian Flexible Learning Framework’s E-learning Innovations business activity.  This project aims to empower workers to continuously come up with

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Tim McMahon is a Lean implementation leader, author, and blogger. As a Lean practitioner, Tim brings more 25 years of leadership experience implementing Lean manufacturing. Trained by disciples of the Toyota Production System, he worked in a Shingo Prize winning facility.

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