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Emerging Stronger
Learn how GE Appliances and Herman Miller leverage lean practice to design new standardized work for assembly to ensure a…
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Designing the Patient Flow to Fight Covid-19
A Lean Global Network team of lean practitioners and coaches shares a set of lean healthcare tips hospitals can use…
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Autonomous Car Beta Version, Anyone? A Q&A with Jim Womack on Disruptive Innovation
What may be ahead for carmakers, product developers, and the lean management movement in a disrupted world is the subject…
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Nine Lessons from Steady Work
In her book Steady Work, Karen Gaudet discusses nine key lessons for practicing lean. Here she discusses these key principles.
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Practicing Steady Work for Lean Value with Karen Gaudet
"What is the role of a lean leader, and what is the humbling daily work that goes into this task?…
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Problem-Solving During a Crisis: A quick tip from the #LeanCommunity
How to solve problems when there seems to be no time to do so.
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5S, Hygiene, and Healthy Habits
5S-like practice can uncover hidden beliefs and misconceptions, and pave the way to adopting new hygiene practices – as opposed…
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What the Covid-Virus Can Teach Us About the Toyota Way
This is a time where people are coming together with a passion and common focus, says Jeff Liker. He shares…
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The Lab is Open
Why it's important to create a way to challenge assumptions and develop know-how, solve problems, and continuously improve--even during a…
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The Post COVID Crisis Supply Chain: a Time to Rise (Part 2)
In a two-part call to action, LeanCor Supply Chain Group CEO Robert Martichenko says that now is the time for…
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The Post COVID Crisis Supply Chain: a Time to Rise (Part 1)
In a two-part call to action, LeanCor Supply Chain Group CEO Robert Martichenko says that now is the time for…
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Ask Art: What Do You Focus on When Assessing the Potential Gains From Converting to Lean?
Lean veteran Art Byrne shares the key areas to look at for gains to be realized from lean: focus on…
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