Lean Corporate Mindset: What Does It Take? So you’ve started to come to terms with the fact that you need to integrate lean thinking into your organization. That’s certainly a great thing, but it’s not something that you just snap your fingers and see the results – you’ll have to put some actual effort into […]
The Link Between Lean and Innovation
The Link Between Lean and Innovation As lean methodologies have started to take over various markets by storm, we’re starting to notice some interesting trends regarding the connection between lean and other areas. As it turns out, there’s a huge overlap between lean thinking and innovation, and good leaders must be capable of spotting those […]
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, including some debates over the true meaning of lean management, and its relation to other aspects of lean, like production. And while it can be hard for a beginner to define the exact […]
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 coming years. There are many reasons for that, but it usually boils down to one simple truth: it just works. Every leader who has successfully implemented lean […]
Principles of Lean Management
Understanding lean management on a fundamental level starts by learning its core principles, and learning how to comply with them in your own work. There are various ways to deepen your understanding on the subject, but it’s something you have to keep informing yourself about on a regular basis. That’s because lean – and lean […]
What is Quick Response Manufacturing?
What is Quick Response Manufacturing? There are so many strategies that businesses can use to be successful in their field and one of them is Quick Response Manufacturing. This strategy allows a business to be able to cut lead time when they are producing their products. When lead time is cut, an organization is able […]
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 reduced cost, faster response times, and better customer services for many companies in different industries. Although both ‘lean’ and ‘agile’ refer to two separate concepts, the two […]
5 Challenges to Implementing Green Lean Six Sigma
5 Challenges to Implementing Green Lean Six Sigma Continuous Improvement has become somewhat of an umbrella term which encompasses a wide array of methodologies and disciplines that may include Performance Management, Compliance, Quality Management, Business Process Development, Six Sigma, Lean and many others. Despite the many different terms used, the variety of techniques and the […]
5 Reasons Why Companies Do Not Implement Lean Six Sigma
5 Reasons Why Companies Do Not Implement Lean Six Sigma Most businesses and manufacturers have heard of the Lean and Six Sigma strategies. In fact, businesses around the world have been using these extremely powerful tools for years now. They have helped in process improvement and increased business productivity. Overall, they resulted in a richer […]
How to Speed Up Lean Six Sigma Implementation
How to Speed Up Lean Six Sigma Implementation The Lean Six Sigma toolkit is a very versatile and potent technique for process improvement. The tools help users understand the process and increase their productivity. Used the right way, the methodology would help reduce costs and increase the quality standards of the products and services offered. […]
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