Taiichi Ohno's Seven Wastes are not only relevant for business and profits, but also has an impact on our environment. This article attempts to
The Seven Wastes of Software Development [video]
In this series on the Seven Wastes, we'll attempt to highlight the 7 wastes in various industries and disciplines. Today, we'll consider The Seven
5 Whys on Mexican Food Wrong Order
For a lunch meeting today, I went and picked up some Mexican food. The customer in front of me was confused about his order because it wasn't what he
Overproduction and 7 Wastes for the Environment
The Environmental Protection Agency has a robust training program on how to apply Lean to the environment. They've provided a Lean Toolkit
Precision, Accuracy, Measurement System
We measure things. Learning. A Teaspoon. 3 Cups of Flour. Employee Engagement. 5 Miles to Go. Snoop Dogg. 30 Seconds Left. Sarah Palin, Pareto
5 Whys for Entrepreneurs
This articles presents a 5 Whys Lean Startup Example - how to apply lean to entrepreneurship. I'm delighted to see Lean Thinking applied to areas
Process Control and Luck
In Lean Thinking, how something gets done is more important than the results. Anathema you say, let me explain. With an over-zealous focus on
Quality of Care in Nursing Homes: The Subtle Clues
A while ago on National Public Radio (NPR), I heard an interview with some officials regarding nursing home reform. One of the people being
Brainstorming: How To Use The Issue Tree
At bottom, lean thinking is about being able to frame the problem, arrive at root causes, generate original ideas that surgically attack those root