Customer Value - The Ultimate Goal of a Lean Organization
April 28, 2016It is a common misconception that the elimination of waste is the prime objective for Lean organizations. This isn’t one bit surprising....
How Kaizen Software Supports Every Stage of the Improvement Journey
April 27, 2016By definition, there is no end to the continuous improvement journey. There is no destination that you are trying to reach because there...
DMAIC – A Smart Approach for Lasting Improvement
April 25, 2016Most of the time when we talk to people about continuous improvement, the focus is on using improvement techniques to make business...
Why a Digital Kaizen Board Works Better than Your Paper One
April 21, 2016When Kaizen boards come up, most people think of a space on a wall where people can contribute ideas and (theoretically) watch them move...
What to Look for When Evaluating Hoshin Kanri Software
April 20, 2016It’s pretty unlikely that you evaluate Hoshin Kanri software for a living. In fact, that’s something most people never do. So if you’ve...
Catchball Tip: Transparency Begets Trust
October 2, 2019The Lean practice of Catchball starts with an idea for improvement or a challenge that needs to be addressed. One person captures what they...
What Does Continuous Improvement Software Actually Do?
April 15, 2016If you’ve been considering an investment in continuous improvement software, you’ve probably seen long lists of features. (We’re certainly ...
Are Your Continuous Improvement Goals Extensive Enough?
April 13, 2016One thing that we are often asked to help leaders and managers do is to articulate the value of continuous improvement in order to get...
4 Fundamental Responsibilities of Lean Leaders
February 16, 2017The Lean approach to business management is popular because it provides a useful structure and a language for the pursuit of continuous...