PDCA is a methodology used to control and continuously improve processes and products. The roots of the philosophy can be traced back to the Tokyo
[VIDEO] Consider the 3 Categories of Waste
Muda is the direct obstacle of flow. There are 7 distinctive types of Muda which all lead to waiting times, and therefore longer lead times in a
Waste Reduction and Muda, Mura and Muri
Most definitions of lean manufacturing refer to the reduction of the Muda (7 wastes) as the main focus. Few definitions of lean differentiate between
Lean Farming Adopts the Practices of Lean Manufacturing
As the global population continues to grow and the effects of climate change impacts our food sources, it has become crucial for forward-thinkers to
[VIDEO] Learning More About Lean Farming
Ben Hartman is the author of The Lean Farm, a book on minimizing waste and increasing efficiency on the vegetable farm. He has farmed full-time for
Lean Leadership: Take a Deep Breath and Let It Go
For lean to be truly effective, it needs effective lean leadership to champion lean principles, offer guidance, and ensure that lean is being used to
Lean Leadership – Are You Winning the War on Culture?
When there is a leadership change in an organization, there is always a broad idealistic plan on how things are going to change. Invariably, one of
[VIDEO] The Fine Art of Continuous Improvement
The continual improvement process, also known as continuous improvement process, is the ongoing effort to improve products, services, or processes.
Quality Improvement – Will It Ever Be Good Enough?
How many people involved in quality improvement initiatives have ever uttered this question? There have been many, without a doubt. You have been