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The Power of Ma in Creating Cognitive Space
When we lead with respect for people, we need to truly understand that people work in different ways, argues Jim…
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The Dark Side of Concurrent Engineering
One of the fastest ways to reduce development lead time from concept to market is to work concurrently. But as…
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Lean Thinkers Are Systems Thinkers
Lean thinkers are systems thinkers, argues Rich Sheridan: "Intentional cultures thrive when the simple systems put in place reinforce every…
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How can there be standards — or kaizen — in a service job when no two instances are the same?
Dear Gemba Coach: I’m in a service job and I struggle with the idea of standards. I read that there…
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12 Wastes of Product & Process Development
The wastes found in manufacturing are well known and relatively visible. But as you move upstream into the very different…
Read article Lean Accounting Is Simpler, Faster, Cheaper, and More Accurate Than Traditional Management Accounting, so Why Don’t More Companies Use It?
Five thought leaders of the movement recently held a special conversation about what lean accounting is and isn’t, why it…
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Thoughts on the Birth of Lean
There is much to be learned from the history of Lean that applies powerfully today in every aspect of the…
Read article I don’t get kanban — I don’t work in production so how would it apply to one-off work?
Dear Gemba Coach: I feel that I still don’t get kanban. I don’t work in production, and I fail to…
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How Are You Supporting Your Own Lean Transformation?
When someone in our organization complains about something we hand them a Kaizen card, shares Lisa Yerian of the Cleveland…
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4 Core Principles of Lean Product and Process Development Explained
The ability to consistently create “insanely great” products, as Steve Jobs would say, is the ultimate competitive advantage. But many…
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Know someone who needs a compact introduction to Toyota Kata? This Summer’s 40-minute Kata video is exactly that.
Good introduction to what Toyota Kata is about, to share with anyone who needs it. Captured at the 5th annual…
Watch video Can lean be used to turn around a company?
Dear Gemba Coach: Can lean be used in a turnaround situation? Does a burning platform make it easier or harder?
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