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Coach’s Corner: How can Lean Product and Process Development enable the creation of environmentally sustainable products?
Following LPPD principles and practices enables teams to consider sustainability when making decisions early in and throughout the design process.
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From Cradle-to-Gate to Cradle-to-Cradle: A Lean Approach to Sustainable Product Design
Lean Product and Process Development (LPPD) plays a pivotal role in contributing to a more sustainable, less resource-intensive society.
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Designing for the Environment
Explore how Lean Product and Process Development (LPPD) can lower carbon emissions and address other sustainability concerns.
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Defining Winning: Turning Around Operations Through Clarity and Ownership with Billy Taylor
In this episode of the WLEI podcast, LEI speaks with Billy Taylor, former operations executive at Goodyear Tire & Rubber…
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Unlocking Your Team’s Potential: Practical Methods for Developing People
People development is the foundation of the lean enterprise. The Lean Enterprise Institute explores how to lead, train, and coach…
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Coaching to the Challenge
With coaching there is no black and white answer – everything depends on the criticality of the business situation, the…
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The Human Element of TWI (Training Within Industry)
"When I’ve taught the TWI courses in countries all over the world, from India to Malaysia to Mexico to Germany,…
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Art of Lean on Situational Leadership, Part 1: An Introduction
Editor’s Note: This Lean Post is an updated version of an article published on January 15, 2021. It is the first of…
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Are You Organized for Leadership?
LEI President Josh Howell reflect on a recent learning tour to Toyota and GE Appliances, sharing insights the group gathered…
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Engaging Leadership in Lean at MassMutual
LEI talks with Mary Nell Egan and Lisa Karam on championing change at MassMutual, a leader in financial services
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Developing Products Customers Love: Discussing Lean Product and Process Development with Two Retired Honda Leaders
LEI talks with Frank Paluch and Lara Harrington about developing the Honda Passport, the role of the chief engineer, and…
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Launching a Lean Transformation: An Aerospace Manufacturer’s Journey with Purpose, Process, and People
Lean transformation at Re:Build Cutting Dynamics demonstrates the effectiveness of purpose, process, people and foreshadows a revival of U.S. manufacturing.
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