5S: Commit to the Process
The idea of 5S attracts a lot of “window shoppers,” who at first glance, become excited with the idea that they can transform their organization... Read more
Tag: kaizen
Value Stream Mapping 101
Value stream mapping is considered one of the most powerful visual tools in Lean. Regardless of the type of work you do, they can be... Read more
10 Commandments To Continuous Improvement
The challenge to keep a path of continuous improvement on track is full of obstacles and interference. In the back of our mind we know... Read more
25 Key Leader Behaviors That Encourage Continuous Improvement
Continuous Improvement Webinar I had a chance to listen in on Dr. Greg Jacobson and Mark Graban of KaiNexus as they gave a very informative... Read more
The Gemba Walk
The pursuit of perfection is often met with obstacles that attempt to break down our path. The beauty of the lean path though, is there... Read more
Continuous Improvement and Behavior-Based Safety
Continuous Improvement and Behavior-Based Safety Continuous improvement methods have revolutionized the manufacturing industry for years now thanks to the Toyota Production System (TPS) and the... Read more
Bring Lean Home
Add Value to Your Life Are you a lean expert from 9-5, Monday through Friday, but come home to an empty fridge, cluttered garage and... Read more
The Improvement Kata: Part 3
The Improvement Kata and Lean With the current evolution of business it is more important than ever to embrace and implement a lean ideology into... Read more
The Improvement Kata: Part 2
A Kata State of Mind Now that we have a basic understanding of the ideology behind the improvement kata, we can now jump into the... Read more
Getting Things Done and Lean
Getting Things Done (GTD) David Allen’s bestselling book Getting Things Done (GTD), is manual of sorts for individuals and organizations searching for a work-life management... Read more