The cornerstone of any organization is based on efficiency and value to the customer. A lean thinking organization uses five simple principles to
[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
Accountability: Neither Give or Accept Excuses
"Leaders inspire accountability through their ability to accept responsibility before they place blame." • Courtney Lynch We all attend meetings
Lean Manufacturing: Keeping America Comfortable On A La-Z-Boy
Are you ready for the Super Bowl? Later this week, there is going to be over 100 million people tuning into that uniquely American sporting event.
[VIDEO] All-American Pride of La-Z-Boy and Super Bowl Sunday
Super Bowl Sunday is fast approaching, and America is ready for the big game! Burgers and brats for the grill and beer is being iced down all in
Lean Manufacturing Should Focus on the People, Not the Tools
Lean manufacturing and principles have been around for years, so the ideas are not really new. However, the scope of lean and lean manufacturing
[VIDEO] Lean Manufacturing and Respecting People For Success
It is all about the people. You can have all the tools, principles and practices of lean and lean manufacturing down pat, but you are finding success
Root Cause Analysis (RCA) – Identifying the Real Problem for Results
The core of root cause analysis (RCA) is to properly identify the underlying problems of an issue. It is one of the most widely used retrospective
Kaizen Methodology For Boosting Personal Performance
Are you feeling overwhelmed and out of control? Not really a surprise for many, considering the demands on our lives in this digital age. We are