How can lean boost sales?
There are two ways of looking at this: one, applying lean thinking to the sales function, or two, increasing sales with lean. As I don’t know much about selling, I’ll tackle the latter – how can lean boost sales without […]
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Lean Thinking still gets it right
After practicing Lean for 20 years, first as a researcher, then as a workshop consultant, then in building large corporate programs with Freddy and now as a CEO coach, I’ve been reflecting on how I approach lean – particularly since, […]
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How can we improve productivity
What is the point of making people work harder or longer if you don’t have more demand
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Standard Work
Basic job elements + basic skills + deep knowledge + kaizen
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Gemba or Genchi Genbutsu?
What’s the difference between Gemba or gentchi genbutsu? The real question is: What do we go to the Gemba to do?
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Everything you need to know about the Obeya
Observe, orient, decide and act! Obeya is about better observation and discussion for better decisions.
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Do I need a Sensei?
Do I need a Lean sensei? The sensei gets you to learn what you need to learn, not what you want to learn.
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What is Andon?
Andon is about a commitment to standard work.
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It all starts with Takt Time
As time goes by fact becomes legend and legend becomes myth. Takt time is one of the core concepts of lean, which origins are now misted in myth – uncertain and unknowable, but thought-provoking anyhow. Legend has it that Ohno […]
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Creating a kinder, wiser work environment
Lean is a heartfelt commitment to completely eliminate waste from work. The biggest waste being failed relationships and dumb decisions, lean isn’t about slash and burn cost reduction, it’s about creating a kinder, wiser work environment where every person has […]
