A typical television commercial could be seen by a few million people for 30 seconds. After those 30 seconds are gone, most of us forget what the
What Every Lean Transformation Could Learn From Justin Bieber
It's true, I've become a Belieber. No, I'm not into his music - actually, I have yet to hear a complete Justin Bieber song - not yet anyway. No,
Symbiotic Relationship: The 7 Wastes are Not Equal
In this article, we explain the Toyota Seven Wastes Examples - but focus on how each is related to the other. It is astonishing how the principles
Japan Earthquake and Tsunami 2011, a Queue, Crowd Control, How You Can Help
Most of you are aware of the terrible earthquake and tsunami that devastated Japan last week. What I want to highlight today, however, isn't the
Oprahization of Lean Manufacturing
The Toyota Production System is, at bottom, very practical and is based on very measured and systematic experimentation. As a system, this often
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
Sortation Conveyor
Similar to a Chute Conveyor, Wheel Conveyor, Roller Conveyor, and Chain Conveyor, Slat Conveyor, Flat Belt Conveyor, Magnetic Belt Conveyor, Troughed
Trolley Conveyor System
Have you ever been to the Dry Cleaners? If so, you'll notice how the material (clothes or garments) are moved on an overhead conveyor? Well, that's
Tow Conveyor
Similar to a Chute Conveyor, Wheel Conveyor, Roller Conveyor, and Chain Conveyor, Slat Conveyor, Flat Belt Conveyor, Magnetic Belt Conveyor, Troughed