Recap: The Lean Effect Podcast (EP 128 with Matt Banna)
August 13, 2023In a recent episode of The Lean Effect Podcast, Mark De Jong sat down with our very own Matt Banna, Enterprise Account Executive at...
12 Characteristics of a Lean Organization
April 18, 2024The renowned football coach and philosopher, Vince Lombardi, once said, “Perfection is unattainable, but if we chase perfection, we catch...
6 Principles of Lean Construction
August 1, 2023A growing number of construction firms are embracing the Lean methodology that emphasizes maximizing value for the customer while...
What Is Lean Strategy Deployment?
June 14, 2023Lean Strategy Deployment, also known as Hoshin Kanri, is a systematic approach organizations use to align their annual objectives around...
Lean Waste Reduction Strategies and Real-Life Examples
May 11, 2023Ecologists and other environmentally aware people often talk about the goal of "Zero Waste." But, of course, that's an outstanding goal for...
Top 11 Best Lean Tools for Continuous Improvement
May 10, 2023Lean continuous improvement is a systematic approach to perfecting business processes and operations by eliminating waste, increasing...
15 Benefits of Standard Work
April 5, 2023Taiichi Ohno, the father of the Toyota Production System, once said, “Without Standard Work, there is no Kaizen.” That’s a pretty bold...
An Introduction to Process Behavior Charts
March 17, 2023Donald J. Wheeler, Ph.D. is a world-renowned expert in statistical methods and continuous improvement. He's worked with W. Edwards Deming...
How Lean Healthcare Management Can Elevate Patient Care
March 7, 2023Although the Lean quality improvement methodology was initially developed to improve the quality and productivity of automotive factories,...