Does it Work With Sales? When you understand the Lean philosophy, this question comes to mind. Even though the philosophy is geared to the
Are You Ready For A Great Team?
Teamwork! We all know that great success is the result of great teamwork! Individual effort is important to the equation, but individual effort must
How Do I Sell Lean to My Boss?
You know it's going to be a tough meeting. Lean is a mindset and comes from the heart, based on desires to change to improve outcomes. As simple as
Lead With Respect For Better Results
Let's just be frank. Americans are unhappy at work! Recent surveys indicate that 70% of then American work force are disengaged. That means that out
Are You Administratively LEAN? 3 Steps to a Lean Office
You know that your shop floor is extremely lean. It is efficiency in motion and something to be emulated across your industry. The real question is:
A Common Sense Approach with the 5S Tool
It is said that performance is related to housekeeping and workplace organization. It is a first step to improving operating results. The 5S Tool is a
Setting the Standard for Lean Quality in Healthcare
We define the word standard as a level of quality or attainment. In the practice of the Lean methodology, that carries significant weight and high
What About Value Stream Mapping?
Value Stream Mapping (VSM) is a crucial method in Lean Management. It is intended to analyze the current state, and design a future state, for a
Gemba Walks: Do You Walk the Walk?
Do you walk the walk or are you all talk? Understanding Gemba and the true purpose of Gemba Walks is crucial. Gemba is where the work is done or