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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
5 Principles of Lean Thinking
Lean thinking has played a major role in helping original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) prime their processes for continuous improvement. And when it … [More]
What Do Lean and Agile Have in Common?
What Do Lean and Agile Have in Common? Both lean and agile are terms which refer to modern advancements in the way work is done, which have led to … [More]
3 Ways Lean Can Reduce Government Waste
3 Ways Lean Can Reduce Government Waste All over the world, governments are constantly looking for ways through which they can offer better … [More]
James P. Womack
James P. Womack Dr. James P. Womack was born on July 27, 1948. His dreams are the reason behind his successful career. He decided to leave … [More]
Premium Articles
Red Bead Experiment: Part 3
This is Part 3 of the Deming Red Bead Experiment Video Tutorial. But, before the tutorial, below is a biography of Dr. W. Edwards Deming (credit to … [More]
How to Write an Effective Problem Statement in Six Sigma
The Problem Statement in Six Sigma is deceptively simple. Yet, we know it is so difficult to write. Why? And how can we effectively write one that is … [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]
Pull Systems, Push Systems: The Paper Airplane Game
As I teach the principles of Lean Manufacturing to others, I include games that are both fun and also illustrate the concepts in a way that are … [More]
Standard Work in Lean Six Sigma: No Standard, Then No Kaizen
Standard Work in Lean Six Sigma is a very misunderstood topic. We explain Standard Work in this video and show you how to begin applying this … [More]
How Do I Sell Lean to My Boss and Organization?
This is a question I get frequently. How to sell lean to your boss is a question we have all asked at one point or another. The more fundamental … [More]
Six Sigma
Breaking Down the FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) Process
Breaking Down the FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) Process Failure mode and effects analysis – or FMEA – is a well-known technique for … [More]
Exploring Lean Six Sigma and Environmental Improvement Initiatives
Exploring Lean Six Sigma and Environmental Improvement Initiatives There are two incredibly powerful business trends which are shaping today’s … [More]
Automotive Organizations Implementing Green Lean Six Sigma Initiatives
Automotive Organizations Implementing Green Lean Six Sigma Initiatives The term lean manufacturing signifies a production methodology which is … [More]
The Lean Startup
![[VIDEO] The Developments That Inspired TPS](https://www.shmula.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/lbtbfijffyw-150x150.jpg)
[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
Breaking Down the FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) Process
Breaking Down the FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) Process Failure mode and effects analysis – or FMEA – is a well-known technique for … [More]
Exploring Lean Six Sigma and Environmental Improvement Initiatives
Exploring Lean Six Sigma and Environmental Improvement Initiatives There are two incredibly powerful business trends which are shaping today’s … [More]
Green and Sustainability
Why is Lean Six Sigma Important to the Environment?
Lean and Six Sigma are among the most powerful and popular business process improvement methodologies which are being rapidly deployed by a variety of … [More]
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[VIDEO] PDCA Is About Innovation
PDCA is all about innovation! By using a methodical approach to problem solving, PDCA is one of the most valued tools available to Lean … [More]
Lean Leadership
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[VIDEO] Applying Kaizen at Home
Everyone is searching for the magical formula or 'guru' to help them find perfection in their personal lives. Type in "self-help" in your browser, hit … [More]
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[VIDEO] The Five Principles of Lean
The cornerstone of any organization is based on efficiency and value to the customer. A lean thinking organization uses five simple principles to … [More]
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