If you're here interested in learning what SMED, Single Minute Exchange of Dies, and Quick Changeover is - guess what, they're all roughly the same.
Interview with Kaizen Institute CEO Jon Miller
I'm very excited and pleased to present this interview with a person I admire greatly - Jon Miller. As you'll see in this interview, Jon takes a very
What is Heijunka?
Most businesses are cyclical - whether the business is B-to-B or C-to-C. In other words, there will be spikes - or more accurate - there will be
What is Gemba? Gemba Walk?
What is Gemba is a common question when one is first learning Lean. In this article, I'll explain the concept of the Gemba and also show what is
Lean-Lite versus Lean-Deep: Interview with Michel Baudin
I'm excited to present this interview with Michel Baudin who has had a very interesting and long history with the Toyota Production System. In this
Interview with Jason Yip: In Software Engineering Respect for People is Trusting that People are Capable of Their Own Improvement
Today we speak with Jason Yip, a principal consultant with Thoughtworks. Jason helps companies interested in improve how they develop software. In
Lean IT Transformation: An Interview with Cecil Dijoux
Lean principles is being adopted across all business areas. It is, indeed, an exciting time to see so much acceptance. In today's interview, we speak
Art Smalley Interview: Difference between the Toyota Production System and Lean as Practiced in America and Why He Shakes His Head in Confusion
I am so excited to present to you this interview I had the opportunity to conduct with Art Smalley. In my mind, Art brings a voice of reason to the
Lean Transformation at Saskatchewan Children’s Hospital
This video shows the efforts made to implement Lean at Saskatchewan Children's Hospital. What is so great about this video is that it shows the people