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Engineering Education with Impact: Developing Problem-Solvers and Making Things Better
Too many engineers learn by theory alone. MIT’s D-Lab flips the script—immersing students in hands-on, real-world problem solving that builds…
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Three Faces of Lean Management
In the latest issue of The Management Brief, Jeffrey Liker urges the lean community to move beyond tools and templates—because…
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Engineering for the Future: A Conversation with MIT D-Lab Founder Amy Smith
Amy Smith shares how the D-Lab’s unique approach to design, knowledge sharing, and community partnership drives meaningful innovation in international…
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Managing Amid Chaos
Annual plans are already being rewritten as macro disruptions shake industries. How do you adapt when strategies don’t survive reality?…
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Socially Responsible Design Meets Lean Product and Process Development: A Conversation with Cynthia E. Smith
In this episode of the WLEI podcast, explore how socially responsible design tackles real-world challenges—and why collaboration is key to…
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Hoshin Kanri as a Foundational Piece of a Lean Management System
Hoshin kanri is more than a strategic planning tool—it’s a dynamic, socio-technical process that aligns organizations at every level through…
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Developing More than a Machine: How an MIT D-Lab Project for Tanzanian Farmers Produces Crops, Entrepreneurs, and Engineers
MIT D-Lab’s multi-grain thresher revolutionized farming in Tanzania—boosting efficiency, income, and inspiring the next generation of engineers through hands-on innovation.
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Lean Summit Deep Dive into Hoshin Kanri
At Lean Summit 2025, Mark Reich shared insights from his decades of experience with hoshin kanri—from Toyota to LEI. He…
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30-Plus Years with Hoshin Kanri
Mark Reich shares his 30-year journey with hoshin kanri—from transforming Toyota’s North American operations to coaching companies on strategic excellence—in…
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Building Ownership: Insights from O.C. Tanner
How O.C. Tanner builds a culture of continuous improvement by using standardization to empower teams—rather than commonization that enforces sameness.
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Isao Yoshino Reflects on 40 Years at Toyota
In this edition of The Management Brief, Mark Reich sits down with Isao Yoshino, a 40-year veteran of Toyota and…
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Managing on Purpose Excerpt
Get a first look at Managing on Purpose, Mark Reich’s upcoming workbook on hoshin kanri. Learn how to develop strategy,…
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