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  • 10 Principles of Kaizen to Maximize Productivity

    10 Principles of Kaizen to Maximize Productivity0

    An essential element in Lean thinking is Kaizen. Kaizen is the Japanese name for continuous improvement. While Kaizen is really about improvement involving everyone everyday it is often associated with a structured event. It is the technique that improves quality, productivity, safety, and workplace culture. Kaizen focuses on applying small, daily changes that result in

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  • Lean Tips Edition #302 (#3556 – #3570)

    Lean Tips Edition #302 (#3556 – #3570)0

    For my Facebook fans you already know about this great feature. But for those of you that are not connected to A Lean Journey on Facebook or Twitter I post daily a feature 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 Quote: Leadership Character Plays Role in Performance

    Lean Quote: Leadership Character Plays Role in Performance0

    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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  • 3 Principles and 4 Rules to Remember that Will Guide Your Lean Journey

    3 Principles and 4 Rules to Remember that Will Guide Your Lean Journey0

    Lean manufacturing is the continuous improvement methodology of choice for companies around the world. It’s a people-oriented practice that focuses on reducing production lead times within your operations. These practices create a framework that emphasizes eliminating activities that do not add value for the customer, and focuses on reducing cycle, flow, and throughput times. These

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  • 5 Pillars of Effective Supply Chain Management

    5 Pillars of Effective Supply Chain Management0

    Photo by Norma Mortenson on pexels Have you ever wondered how that phone in your pocket, the shirt you are wearing, or even the meal on your plate got there? The answer lies in a web of networks called supply chains. Supply chain management is the management of all the logistics of a business and

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  • Lean Quote: Circles of Influence vs Circles of Power

    Lean Quote: Circles of Influence vs Circles of Power0

    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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