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Lean Summit Deep Dive into Hoshin Kanri

At Lean Summit 2025, Mark Reich shared insights from his decades of experience with hoshin kanri—from Toyota to LEI. He…

on March 6, 2025

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30-Plus Years with Hoshin Kanri

Mark Reich shares his 30-year journey with hoshin kanri—from transforming Toyota’s North American operations to coaching companies on strategic excellence—in…

By Josh Howell and Mark Reich on February 25, 2025

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Building Ownership: Insights from O.C. Tanner

How O.C. Tanner builds a culture of continuous improvement by using standardization to empower teams—rather than commonization that enforces sameness.

By Tyson Heaton and Josh Howell on February 24, 2025

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Isao Yoshino Reflects on 40 Years at Toyota

In this edition of The Management Brief, Mark Reich sits down with Isao Yoshino, a 40-year veteran of Toyota and…

By Mark Reich and Isao Yoshino on February 18, 2025

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Managing on Purpose Excerpt

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on February 11, 2025

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The Management Brief — January Summary

Lean transformation is never a straight path. From Turner Construction’s evolution to Grand Rapids Chair’s hoshin kanri journey, leaders share…

on February 4, 2025

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Driving Continuous Improvement through Frontline Supervisors: A Conversation with TRQSS President Mark Dolsen

In this episode of the WLEI podcast, discover how TRQSS, a leading seat belt manufacturer, leverages lean principles and frontline…

By Mark Dolsen on January 27, 2025

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Reflections on DOGE and Efficiency

Can cutting bureaucracy save $2 trillion without sacrificing vital services? A closer look at DOGE’s ambitious plan reveals potential pitfalls…

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Building a Resilient Business with Hoshin Kanri and Problem Solving : A Conversation with Grand Rapids Chair CEO Geoff Miller

In the latest Management Brief, Geoff Miller, CEO of Grand Rapids Chair, shares insights on building resilience through hoshin kanri…

By Geoff Miller and Mark Reich on January 14, 2025

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Lean Transformation: A Long and Winding Road

In the latest edition of The Management Brief, discover how turning points shaped a years-long lean transformation at Turner Construction. Learn…

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Santa’s Hoshin Objectives: Driving Strategic Alignment at the North Pole

Read Santa's hoshin objectives to improve how North Pole, Inc delivers happiness to children around the globe.

By Lean Enterprise Institute on December 24, 2024

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Lean Turnaround Answers with Art Byrne

In this webinar, Art Byrne, a globally recognized expert with over 40 years of experience implementing Lean principles, shares his…

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