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  • Lean, Competition, and the Bear Story0

    In lean and in business much is often said about growing and improving our organizations so that our competitors will not steal our jobs. This is especially true during these times of global recession. With our recent economic downturn there are more supply lines then there are. All organizations, markets, and industries are and will

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  • Crisis-driven versus Kaizen-driven Thinking0

    The global marketplace has created a new game whereby forcing companies and their leaders to change the way they think and operate. The object of this game is to consistently provide even-higher quality products and services at lower costs relative to the quality produced. This is contrary to our societal belief that higher quality must

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  • Standard Work for Flu Season

    Standard Work for Flu Season0

    With the start of flu season in the northern hemisphere and the growing concerns about H1N1 Flu companies and individuals are looking at ways to prevent the spread of infection. Proper education, simple prevention techniques, and limited exposure around sick people have been recommended. I recently observed a form of standard work displayed at the

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  • Simple Visual in Hockey to Curb Violence

    Simple Visual in Hockey to Curb Violence0

    My oldest son has been skating for a few years and started playing competitive ice hockey on a team this year. On the back of the opposing team’s jerseys was a simple visual we all recognize, a stop sign. This simple visual on the back of the jersey is a great way to make players

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  • The Changing State of U.S. Manufacturing0

    Everyone has likely heard about the shrinking manufacturing base in the United States especially as we go through the current economic downturn. We all know people affected by organizations downsizing and off shoring jobs. It has been said that we have become a service based economy. In a recent Industry Week article by Ralph Keller,

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  • One Stop Resource at The Lean Library0

    Do you like one stop shopping? It would certainly be Lean to be able to get everything you need in one place. Well, you can find everything Lean at The Lean Library. The Lean Library offers insightful book reviews, guides to help you find the right book and quick links to help you purchase them.

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