9 Reasons to Invest in a Lean Management System
August 23, 2016The Lean business management approach is comprised of a set of techniques and tools designed to achieve the maximum delivery of value to...
Should You Be Using PDSA or DMAIC?
August 17, 2016When it comes to continuous improvement techniques, you have many options. There are a variety of approaches and tools designed to support...
A Dirty Rug Reminds Me Why Employees Love Standard Work
July 22, 2016This summer I got a new outdoor rug for my patio. A couple of days ago, I noticed that my cleanup approach of sweeping wasn’t really...
Does Your Organization Have a Safety Net for DMAIC?
October 11, 2023The DMAIC improvement cycle is the cornerstone of many successful continuous improvement programs. It is a repeatable, reliable process...
The Lean LEGO Manufacturing Continuous Improvement Story
June 22, 2023LEGO bricks have been an iconic toy for decades. I grew up playing with them and I know that my children will grow up playing with them as...
Mining for Ideas: Continuous Improvement at Kinross
July 6, 2016Generally, when you think of companies using continuous improvement, you mostly jump to manufacturing companies and healthcare...
How Software Helps Conquer the 7 Wastes of Lean
December 4, 2017The Lean approach to business management is founded on the principle that anything that doesn’t add value to the customer should be...
A Study of a Successful Lean Management System [Webinar on Demand]
May 12, 2016Michael Lombard, MBA, PMP is an accomplished leader in Lean Healthcare, currently serving as the Senior Director of Operational Excellence...
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....

