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...
Critical Questions to Ask after Your Next Rapid Improvement Event
October 18, 2016We’ve written before about how to lay out the road map for your next rapid improvement or Kaizen event. Careful planning is essential to an...
How to Sell Your Team On the Lean Tool of 5S
October 18, 2016The Lean approach to business management is full of powerful tools that help organizations actively reduce waste, pursue perfection, and...
5 Lean Leadership Principles to Remember
October 11, 2023I’m sure you are all familiar with the saying, “Sometimes you can’t see the forest for the trees.” This idea is true in many ways. Parents...
7 Improvement Techniques Made Easier with Lean Software
September 19, 2016Organizations that adopt the Lean approach to business management have many improvement tools at their disposal. Lean software supports...
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