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RETIRE THE PDCA WEDGE?
Thank you LEI for letting us share ideas & findings. Some things we in the Lean community have learned to…
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It seems that lean these days is all about learning and coaching. What about the good ol’-fashioned just-in-time stuff of the earlier days?
Dear Gemba Coach: It seems that lean these days is all about learning and coaching. What about the good ol'-fashioned…
Read article What’s the difference between model lines and kaizen events?
Dear Gemba Coach: We used to do six sigma and are new to lean. Some consultants talk to us about…
Read article Can Lean and ERP Work Together?
With its top-down approach to materials planning and production scheduling, enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems often conflict with lean production's…
Read article Management has a bad case of investment loss aversion. What can I do?
Dear Gemba Coach: I’ve been asked to take over the corporate lean program but the company’s investment plan favors large…
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Lean & ACOs at ThedaCare with Dr. Dean Gruner
Dean Gruner, M.D., president and CEO of ThedaCare, tells the LeanBlog podcaster Mark Graban how the Wisconsin healthcare system is…
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What is Your Line of Sight?
Coach Tracey Richardson explains why having a line of sight aligns you with the organizations purpose, and helps you determine…
Read article Should I Use Lean for Headcount Reduction?
Dear Gemba Coach: My company wants to reduce its fixed costs. And as part of this my management has asked…
Read article Lean business-IT integration, Part Three: What is an integrated business-it value stream?
In this, the third article in a five part series on lean IT, LEI faculty member Steve Bell explores the…
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Are You Having Problems with Your Problem-Solving?
Here are some useful questions to ask about how you approach problems. Following them may help you avoid some common…
Read article Lean practice applies to all work, everyone, every day, all day.
As often happens, I was introduced at a company event recently as an "expert." I've never been fond of the…
Read article How Do I Address Resistance From Middle Management?
Dear Gemba Coach: Why does middle management resist lean transformations; how can they be brought on board?
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