The CEO’s Role in a Continuous Improvement Business System
January 20, 2026Many executives say they want a culture of continuous improvement.
What they often struggle to articulate is what that actually means in...
The Unified Approach: Connecting Strategy, Process, and People in Operational Excellence
December 13, 2025For organizations committed to Operational Excellence (OpEx), the challenge is rarely a lack of ideas or ambition. The struggle often...
What Is Catchball in Lean? (And How to Use It for Team Alignment)
January 5, 2026Quick Answer: Catchball is a Lean management technique where teams pass ideas and feedback back and forth—like tossing a ball—to make...
Examples of the 8 Wastes of Lean Across Industries
June 5, 2025One of the most critical concepts in Lean organizations is the idea that it is essential to eliminate waste. Why is it so central to the...
16 Questions to Ask on Your Next Gemba Walk
May 22, 2025Toyota Chairman Fujio Cho gave a brilliantly simple description of what to do on a Gemba walk. "Go see, ask why, show respect," he said....
11 Key Benefits of Business Process Management (BPM) and How Your Company Can Take Advantage
January 23, 2024Efficient business processes are crucial for organizational success because they directly impact every element of operations, contributing...
How To Create A Gemba Walk Checklist for Manufacturing and Simplify The Process
January 16, 2024The term "Gemba" comes from Japanese and is widely used in various industries, particularly in lean manufacturing practices (or lean in...
How to Define the Most Optimal Lean Business Management Strategy
September 8, 2023The business landscape constantly evolves, with changing customer preferences and market dynamics. Lean management encourages continuous...
How to Use Lean Technology to Improve Organization Efficiency
September 7, 2023Lean technology, often called "Lean software" or "Lean management software," is a category of applications and lean manufacturing tools...
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