Marketing professionals are starting to take their cues from the manufacturing industry and adopt lean agile principles to improve performance and
[VIDEO] Lean Agile Sprints for Marketing
In taking a cue from manufacturing, marketing departments are embracing the principles of lean agile practices. Research shows that over the past five
Hoshin Kanri Aligns Goals and Unifies Organizations
The concept of Hoshin Kanri provides clarity and focus to an organization, by aligning strategic goals through all levels of an organization. It
Principles of Lean Thinking
During the 1980's the principles of lean thinking took hold in US manufacturing. The existing techniques of manufacturing were questioned as the
[VIDEO] Lean Thinking Principles
Lean was born out of manufacturing practices, but in recent times, has transformed the world of knowledge work and management. It encourages the
[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
[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