Working with small businesses I explain the concept of single piece flow and most of the time they don’t they need it. So I show them this example: If you wanted to write these sentences: See Spot. See Spot run. Run Spot run. If you were to do a batch…
No Comments + Read MoreMany people approach me and say that Lean works great in manufacturing but it won’t work in my industry. I simply reply do you want to serve your customer better and remove waste from your business while making your employees happier and more productive? They usually answer yes but they…
No Comments + Read MoreInventory to sales ratio reached 13-year high Q1 2009 source: 2009 NAM/IndustryWeek Manufacturing Index Q2 2009 Do you think manufacturers have learned from this fact? Do you think they will continue to store excess inventory?
No Comments + Read MoreMy friend Mark Graban is on Karl Waddensten’s “Lean Nation” radio show toay February 11th at 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm EST for a live show to talk about Lean in hospitals an talk about his book “Lean Hospitals”. Please call in to the show 401-437-5000 or 888-345-0790. Thank you…
No Comments + Read MoreWiki Wednesday is where we have 1 topic and several thoughts on the topic from Lean practitioners. “Is Toyota’s Recall A Byproduct Of Lean?” Please leave your thoughts on the comments section. Here are some thoughts to get you started: I realize the question isn’t framed the best but this…
No Comments + Read MoreI recently made a comment on the Linkedin group Lean Learning Center when asked how to start lean in a non manufacturing setting. I am currently implementing lean in a vet clinic and I wanted to share some of the findings. and to get your thoughts. The very first thing…
No Comments + Read MoreBefore the Factoid I wanted to announce that I will be on a few radio shows over the next week: KBZNZ’s Business Genies hosted by Max Gregorich. We talk about lean in several industries and smaller businesses:Friday February 5th at 12:00pm PSTSaturday February 6th at 12:00am PSTMonday February 8th at…
No Comments + Read MoreThank you to those who responded to yesterday’s wiki. If you didn’t get a chance or want to expand on your thoughts please post them to the comments. Yesterday’s wiki post: “What Are The Differences With Traditional And Lean Management” The wiki is a divergent wiki. A convergent wiki is…
No Comments + Read MoreWiki Wednesday is where we have 1 topic and several thoughts on the topic from Lean practitioners. “What Are The Differences With Traditional And Lean Management” Please leave your thoughts on the comments section. Here are some thoughts to get you started: This a large topic but here are some…
No Comments + Read MoreI saw this picture and it was funny but it made me think. The picture was probably Dell’s or Window’s attempt at viral marketing but you really have to think to yourself sure it makes a good point but why do I even want my camera to break in the…
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