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The Management Brief — January Summary
Lean transformation is never a straight path. From Turner Construction’s evolution to Grand Rapids Chair’s hoshin kanri journey, leaders share…
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Driving Continuous Improvement through Frontline Supervisors: A Conversation with TRQSS President Mark Dolsen
In this episode of the WLEI podcast, discover how TRQSS, a leading seat belt manufacturer, leverages lean principles and frontline…
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Reflections on DOGE and Efficiency
Can cutting bureaucracy save $2 trillion without sacrificing vital services? A closer look at DOGE’s ambitious plan reveals potential pitfalls…
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Building a Resilient Business with Hoshin Kanri and Problem Solving : A Conversation with Grand Rapids Chair CEO Geoff Miller
In the latest Management Brief, Geoff Miller, CEO of Grand Rapids Chair, shares insights on building resilience through hoshin kanri…
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Lean Transformation: A Long and Winding Road
In the latest edition of The Management Brief, discover how turning points shaped a years-long lean transformation at Turner Construction. Learn…
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Santa’s Hoshin Objectives: Driving Strategic Alignment at the North Pole
Read Santa's hoshin objectives to improve how North Pole, Inc delivers happiness to children around the globe.
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Lean Turnaround Answers with Art Byrne
In this webinar, Art Byrne, a globally recognized expert with over 40 years of experience implementing Lean principles, shares his…
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Aligning Goals and Actions: Insights into Hoshin Kanri
Download The Management Brief, featuring practical insights and case studies on using hoshin kanri to align an organization around a…
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Hoshin vs. Chaos
In the latest edition of The Management Brief, Jim Womack reflects on the Toyota hoshin process he observed in 2018 and…
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America’s $4.5 Trillion Healthcare Problem: A Call for Radical Lean Redesign
In this issue of The Design Brief, LEI explores how to resolve the exorbitant cost of America's healthcare system through…
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Achieving Unprecedented Safety at Turner Construction: a Conversation with Charlie Murphy
In this edition of The Management Brief, Josh Howell sits down with Charlie Murphy to discuss how Turner Construction dramatically…
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Streamlining Hope: How Lean Process Design Dramatically Cut Chemotherapy Wait Times
Discover how a pioneering healthcare team redesigned patient care to slash wait times, streamline treatments, and triple capacity. Explore innovative…
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