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Take to the Skies With Piper Aircraft: A Factory Tour
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Corvette is Building American Muscle: A Factory Tour
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Developing the Jaguar V12: A Step Back in Time
When you think of Jaguar, you think of power! From their iconic racing machines, to their sports cars and luxury vehicles, Jaguar has a reputation for … [More]
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Lean Reading & Learning: Fill Your Bookshelf with Lean Knowledge
There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure. ~ Colin Powell Learning is all about … [More]
VIDEO: Planning a Kaizen Event
Just like any other continuous improvement process, planning a Kaizen event requires thought, leadership and accurate data. A Kaizen event is a … [More]
How Lean Can Help You Select the Next Leaders in Your Organization
Lean is a great tool for driving your company forward, and more people are starting to realize this and jumping on board the train recently. However, … [More]
How Lean and Modern Technology Go Hand in Hand
How Lean and Modern Technology Go Hand in Hand Continuous improvement is at the core of lean methodologies, and if you’re trying to apply lean … [More]
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How to Manage Variation
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The Project Charter in Six Sigma
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Six Sigma Is All Around Us in Some Surprising Ways!
The popularity of Six Sigma is on the rise, and more companies are looking into integrating lean methodologies in their workflow everyday. And yet, to … [More]
Does Every Leader Need a Black Belt in Six Sigma?
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5 Things You Need to Know Before Deciding to Learn Six Sigma
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Lean Reading & Learning: Fill Your Bookshelf with Lean Knowledge
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[YouTube Video] Learn More About Lean Warehouse Principles
The ultimate goal of lean thinking is to reduce reliance on warehousing. Warehousing and distribution center management are necessary because of … [More]
How Lean Six Sigma Is Transforming Game Development
How Lean Six Sigma Can Transform the Future of Game Development Game development is one of the most demanding forms of software development, mainly … [More]
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Six Sigma Is All Around Us in Some Surprising Ways!
The popularity of Six Sigma is on the rise, and more companies are looking into integrating lean methodologies in their workflow everyday. And yet, to … [More]
Does Every Leader Need a Black Belt in Six Sigma?
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Podcast: The Impact of Lean Six Sigma on the Environment
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The 8 Forms of Deadly Waste in Lean Six Sigma
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TED Talks: Here Are Ten That Will Make an Impact
TED is a global community. It welcomes people from every discipline and culture who seek a deeper understanding of the world. TED believes … [More]
VIDEO: Planning a Kaizen Event
Just like any other continuous improvement process, planning a Kaizen event requires thought, leadership and accurate data. A Kaizen event is a … [More]
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