Lean Thoughts

5S+1 is typically the first tool adopted by organizations as part of their Lean journey, primarily because of the visual impact it creates

Let us replace Inventory with Additive Manufacturing.

Let’s explore what a robust succession plan is, including identifying and developing internal talent.

High achievers seem to always get so much done in so little time. How do they do it?

Migrating to using a kanban system?

10 points to consider before embarking on your LEAN transformation

Operations are the first to apply Lean because that is where “Waste” is typically the most visible.

Root Cause Analysis supports operations improvements by promoting the problem-solving culture of team communication.

Modern connected products require close coordination of multidisciplinary engineering teams during development.

those pesky Rush Order Requests always seem to come from (pick one or all) 1) the same customer 2) same sales person 3) same customer ser

the implementation of Lean is more about changing the culture and the way people think and act than the actual adoption of tools.

With diets all the rage, why not think about a diet for your office? A Lean Office is a healthier office,

Cadence being the gait that needs to be observed with your information and communication flow and the repeatability of tasks.

What is my problem with Value Steam Mapping (VSM)?

Leverage your Value Stream Mapping exercises to become more environmentally friendly.

I really need to blame my MOM for providing me with that LEAN DNA marker.

Decades of outsourcing have created shortages in a wide range of industries that make North America vulnerable to rogue countries like China

a Lean Environment is where ... Amazing Robust Processes can be staffed with Mediocre People !!!

something happens that gives an employee his or her first inkling that they may have made a mistake signing on with your organization.

Once again, 5S+1 is not about just about creating a clean and organized environment