Continuous Improvement Resolutions for the New Year
January 4, 2017As 2016 draws to a close, our thoughts turn to what’s ahead in the coming year. Many of us vow to hit the gym or lay off the Doritos. We...
Taking Your Idea Boards to the Next Level
December 21, 2016There are a few fundamental principles that organizations dedicated to daily, incremental improvement seem to share. They believe that...
The Connection between Catchball and Culture
January 26, 2017Most leadership teams understand that a strong culture leads to positive outcomes like employee engagement, improved performance,...
3 Ways to Get More Out of Your Huddle Boards and Meetings
January 26, 2017Huddle boards, along with quick daily huddle meetings are popular continuous improvement techniques. They are particularly prevalent in...
Lean Educational Resources
December 28, 2016The Lean business methodology and the concept of continuous improvement are rich topics with many interpretations and nuances. That’s why...
5 Valuable Roles to Fill for Your Next Kaizen Event
January 26, 2017When it is time to plan a Kaizen event, it is obviously important to think carefully about what you are going to tackle and how you are...
What is CAPA Software?
November 22, 2016Corrective and preventive action (CAPA) are improvements to an organization's processes taken to eliminate causes of defects and waste. The...
What Standard Work is NOT
November 14, 2016Standard Work establishes the best, safest, and most efficient sequences and methods for each process and each task that's being done in a...
The Lean Leadership Essentials
April 18, 2018The Lean paradigm is not just a set of tools and techniques for structured improvement. It is also a state of mind that brings increasing...
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