Lean Thoughts

"People leave Leaders not Companies". I loved the title of one recent article titled "We are not Family anymore" ... how true.

One of the key initial rules in deploying Lean Methodologies is to assign a specific owner to a process, task or assignment ...

Really … it is common sense and you do not need 6 Sigma to figure this one out.

Richard-San, why are you taking such a simple concept, which is a natural human attribute based and developing a complex training model?...

Where to source materials? Templates, Work Instructions and Brand Image? Potential Failure Points?

“Tuck in their Chair” it makes the area look neat and organized but it communicates respect for others, signals that you are done

This one simple form contains so many treasures of changing and sustaining change in your organization. On the surface it looks like a...

Better, Faster = Cheaper or more appropriate higher customer value and improved margin.

Meeting a plan is a thing of beauty and should not be accomplished by accident.

Tick-tock, Tick-tock … Checklists are not insulting.

Timed Delivery Routes maintain employees focused at their work stations while the materials are being conveyed through the process

The best definition of empowerment is “Freedom within Limits”.

Kamishibai or also know as “T” cards is a simple check card system which is used for systematically reviewing critical items within the work

Understanding exactly what is defined activity within your role and position.

Despite the best intentions, people tire of everyday tasks, whether it’s exercise, house cleaning, or mowing the lawn. Similarly, apathy...

I learned about emotional attachment while being trained at Toyota. There I learned that no matter your function as a Team Member you...

A Lean Office could beef up your ability to surpass the competition With diets all the rage, why not think about a diet for your office?...

All organizations strive for continuous improvement, but as it turns out it is really hard to achieve. Kaizen is a tool that will help you..

INTRODUCTORY PHASE In most cases, an organization does not have to look too far or too deep to identify streams of waste: excess motion...