There is a war on waste, and lean principles are leading the attack. Lean is a proven methodology for the elimination of waste within a process. It is
[VIDEO] Learning About the 5S Tool
The 5S tool is used to reduce waste and optimize productivity through maintaining an orderly workplace. The term refers to five steps Sort, Set in
[VIDEO] The Eight Types of Waste in Healthcare
Introducing lean thinking in an organization must be a whole-system strategy. Those at the very top of the organization must lead it. It requires
Lean Thinking – Advancing Efficiencies in Healthcare
For the past decade, healthcare has been the focus of a spirited campaign of debate in America. Both sides of the argument have focused on how best
Lean Manufacturing – Whirlpool Takes Quality to the next Level
For over 100 years, Whirlpool has led the appliance industry producing some of the most recognizable and dependable home appliances available to the
[VIDEO] Metabo Lean Manufacturing Tour
Lean manufacturing techniques are being implemented at some of the world's leading companies. Metabo, a German manufacturer of power tools across all
YouTube Video – The Significance of Lean Leadership
Lean leaders exist at many different ranks throughout an organization. They can be the hourly floor employee, a procurement specialist, a warehouse
TED Talk Video – Lean Thinking Applied To All
Can the lean methodology be applied to all areas of our lives beyond the workplace? Can we use the methodology to explore our full potential and make
YouTube Video: The Principles of Lean Thinking
Lean Thinking is a business methodology that aims to provide a new way to think about how to organize activities to deliver more benefits to society