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Accountability: Not What You Think it is…
"When managers and associates hear the term [accountability], they often flinch!" writes Mike Orzen. "This is a major problem for…
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Problem? What Problem?
"Whether using A3s, the 5 Whys, DMAIC, Value Stream Mapping, or any other problem-solving methodology, many organizations don’t spend the…
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What does “separating human work from machine work” mean?
Dear Gemba Coach: What does “separating human work from machine work” mean? How does it matter?
Read article What is the best way to start gemba walks and keep them focused ?
Dear Gemba Coach: We are looking to implement gemba walks in our facility. This is new to everyone including myself…
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Watch John Shook’s Keynote at Lean Construction Institute’s 17th Annual Congress!
This past October, LEI Chairman and CEO John Shook delivered a keynote at Lean Construction Institute's 17th Annual Congress in…
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Interoperability: The Human Dimension of Design Excellence
Did you know only 51 percent of new product development efforts are meeting schedules, and a mere 56 percent meet…
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To A3 or Not to A3
"Not every tool is a hammer, and not every problem is a nail," writes Norbert Majerus of The Goodyear Tire…
Read article What is your opinion about transformation process steps?
Dear Gemba Coach: What is your opinion about transformation process steps? First we choose a problem and start problem-solving processes…
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Book Clubs Help Agricultural Company Cultivate Lean Culture
Two continuous improvement leaders explain how they successfully use book clubs to spread and align understanding of lean management at…
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Small Chart, Big Impact: How a Simple Spaghetti Chart Led to Huge Wins at Thrustmaster of Texas
Sometimes the simplest lean concepts can make all the difference in ensuring a successful transformation. Marine-propulsion manufacturer Thrustmaster of Texas…
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Why and How to Engage Finance in a Lean Transformation. An Interview with Jean Cunningham
There's often a disconnect between an organization's lean and finance departments, especially when a lean transformation is underway. In her…
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Kata Puts the “Continuous” in Continuous Improvement
In this 6-minute video, Drew Locher of Change Management Associates makes the 'Case for Kata’ by explaining what it takes…
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