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The Boeing 787 is reinventing the way we imagine air travel. This aircraft is setting the standard in both range and performance, enabling airlines to … [More]
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[VIDEO] TPS Lean Factory Tour
The Toyota Production System (TPS) was invented by Toyota's founding fathers in 1930 in Japan. The TPS continuously evolves, making it a benchmark for … [More]
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[VIDEO] Bosch Home Appliances Factory Tour
Bosch Home Appliances is the largest manufacturer of home appliances in Europe, and one of the leading manufacturers of home appliances on a global … [More]
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[VIDEO] Lean Factory Tour of Seating Matters
Seating Matters was established to improve patients' lives and to influence clinical best practices. Their mission was to create chairs that would … [More]
Lean Manufacturing
What Is Lean Management?
What Is Lean Management? Lean management is a point of major importance for many organizations across the globe, and it’s likely going to become … [More]
Lean Management vs Lean Production
Lean Management vs Lean Production With all the talk about lean methodologies lately, there have been some major discussions on the topic, … [More]
5 Qualities of a Lean Manager
5 Qualities of a Lean Manager Lean has been a hot topic in many industries lately, and the attention towards it will likely continue to grow in the … [More]
6 Benefits of Lean Management
Lean management is known to be a very positive factor in the work of many organizations. And yet, many leaders seem largely unaware of its positive … [More]
Premium Articles
Check Sheets
A Check Sheet is one of the Seven (7) Basic Quality Tools. A Check Sheet is a simple tool for data collection. In this post, I'll show how to create … [More]
Scatterplot in Excel and 7 Quality Tools
Continuing our series on the 7 quality tools, today we’ll discuss the Scatter Plot. The 4:27 minute video explains the Scatterplot in Six Sigma … [More]
Control Charts in Six Sigma – A Video Introduction
Control Charts in Six Sigma is an important topic. In this 7:05 video, we introduce you to the control chart. Specifically, we'll discuss the … [More]
Types of Distributions Used in Six Sigma
This article discusses the common probability types of distributions in Six Sigma Black Belt Projects. Many statistical approaches you'll learn later … [More]
Why Heijunka is a Block in the Foundation of the Toyota House
There is a reason why Heijunka is a block in the foundation of the Toyota House, or the Lean House as some call it. The short answer is stability in … [More]
The Project Charter in Six Sigma
The Project Charter in Six Sigma DMAIC Project is one of the most important artifacts that will keep the team on the same page, stakeholders aware and … [More]
Six Sigma
What is PDCA in Six Sigma?
What is PDCA in Six Sigma? The Deming Cycle, also known as the PDCA (Plan-do-check-act) circle is one of the oldest models in the manufacturing … [More]
6 Power Tools of Lean Six Sigma
6 Power Tools of Lean Six Sigma The term Lean six sigma is not complex at all and is very straight forward. It is simply the combination of lean … [More]
The 5S Method of Six Sigma
The 5S Method of Six Sigma When it comes to Six Sigma methods and tools, the 5S method has been one of the most successful. This is due to its … [More]
The Lean Startup
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[VIDEO] The Developments That Inspired TPS
What were the historical events that led to the birth of the Toyota Production System (TPS)? Tracing the history back to Eli Whitney and the concept … [More]
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[VIDEO] Lean Thinking Principles
Lean was born out of manufacturing practices, but in recent times, has transformed the world of knowledge work and management. It encourages the … [More]
Principles of Lean Thinking
During the 1980's the principles of lean thinking took hold in US manufacturing. The existing techniques of manufacturing were questioned as the … [More]
Toyota Floor Management System
Want Lean Training like the one Taught at Toyota? [1. Disclaimer: This course material is not endorsed by Toyota. This material is inspired by my time at Toyota.] Learn the Toyota Floor Management Development System Learn and Implement Real Lean Training Content … Learn More
Six Sigma
What is PDCA in Six Sigma?
What is PDCA in Six Sigma? The Deming Cycle, also known as the PDCA (Plan-do-check-act) circle is one of the oldest models in the manufacturing … [More]
6 Power Tools of Lean Six Sigma
6 Power Tools of Lean Six Sigma The term Lean six sigma is not complex at all and is very straight forward. It is simply the combination of lean … [More]
Green and Sustainability
Gradually Improving Your Processes to Decrease Harm
Gradually Improving Your Processes to Decrease Harm Understanding the gradual nature of improving your manufacturing processes is important if … [More]
Why a Green Approach to Manufacturing Is Important to Your Business and not Just the Environment
Why a Green Approach to Manufacturing Is Important to Your Business and not Just the Environment Working in a green manner is becoming more and … [More]
Lean Leadership
The Power of Leading by Example
The Power of Leading by Example Every good leader should understand the power of setting a good example and following it yourself. Unfortunately, … [More]
Developing the Right Skills as a Leader
Developing the Right Skills as a Leader Leading a company is about more than just pointing it in the right direction and ensuring that the … [More]
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