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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
Standard Work in Lean Six Sigma: No Standard, Then No Kaizen
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How to Add Value at Work: High Yield, Low Maintenance
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Kanban Flow as Nature Intended
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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
McDonald’s Flow Chart of Calories
There must be something going on with Food, Kitchens, and Lean. I've talked about how to manage bottlenecks in a fast food business, I recently
Creating a Healthy Corporate Culture
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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