Standard Work in Lean Six Sigma is a very misunderstood topic. We explain Standard Work in this video and show you how to begin applying this
Kanban Flow as Nature Intended
Kanban is a signaling system, designed to trigger an action. If you think about your experience, there are Kanban systems all around us - indeed,
Poka Yoke Hospital Example: Don’t Steal My Pen
I went to the doctor's office today for a nagging back pain I've had for a month. It turns out that I herniated a disc and that's why my left leg has
Open Heart, Empty Stomach, and SMED
I love the Food Network - I'm not a great cook, but I love cooking and I really enjoy cooking shows. We know there's many aspects in the food industry
Same Process, Different Context
The other day, I spent some time with a group within fulfillment and distribution. In speaking with a few of the members of that group, I realized
Lean Framework: Freedom within Framework
The Lean Framework is flexible. There's, indeed, a lot of freedom within framework. A fence keeps us safe from harm - often, from harming ourselves
Schedule Meetings in the Gemba for Effective Lean Management
Schedule meetings in the Gemba - in their natural environment is where the opportunities are. I scheduled a meeting this week and a room for our
Emergency Room (ER) Wait Times and Queueing Theory
ER Wait Times and Queueing Theory is an article exploring queueing and waiting times in healthcare. The Emergency Room plays a vital role in
Lean Thinking and the Amazon Kindle
I receive emails from recruiters - frequently. So, as a favor to them, I am posting a job for your interest: the hiring company is