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Fun With Measurement Systems Analysis – Part 1

By Ron Pereira - August 7th, 2015

Over the years I’ve been fortunate to visit many different companies across the world. During these visits, I’ve seen some amazing examples of continuous improvement in action. But, to be blunt, there is one aspect of con

Review of Management Lessons from Taiichi Ohno by Takehiko Harada

By Jon Miller - August 7th, 2015

I had previously read and enjoyed the Japanese version of this book by Toyota veteran Takehiko Harada. Therefore I was curious to see how its idiosyncrasies would be handled in the process of editing and presenting it to a Western aud

GA 070 | Menlo Innovations with Richard Sheridan

By Jessica Bush - August 6th, 2015

Press the play button above to listen to the episode. If you’re reading this via email or RSS click the image below to listen to the episode. Today’s podcast is based on one of our Gemba Live! episodes, featuring fascinatin

Toyota’s 8 Step Practical Problem Solving, Revisited

By Jon Miller - August 5th, 2015

The practical problem solving steps… It is too early to talk about solutions. It is still too early to talk about solutions. It is still too early to talk about solutions. It is still too early to talk about solutions. Did som

There’s More to Nemawashi than Consensus

By Jon Miller - August 3rd, 2015

A local grocery store has been doing some major remodeling. This summer they redesigned their parking lot, including new landscaping. A number of young oak trees were planted in the soil beds dividing the parking area into sections. Th

There’s More to Nemawashi than Consensus

By Jon Miller - August 3rd, 2015

A local grocery store has been doing some major remodeling. This summer they redesigned their parking lot, including new landscaping. A number of young oak trees were planted in the soil beds dividing the parking area into sections. Th

Lean for Social Good

By Jessica Bush - July 31st, 2015

For most of us, the desire to improve and to be respectful of others is inherent. Many people practice some rudimentary form of lean without even realizing it. Those familiar with lean typically think first of manufacturing, and fo

GA 069 | Lean Farming with Thomas Riner

By Jessica Bush - July 30th, 2015

Press the play button above to listen to the episode. If you’re reading this via email or RSS click the image below to listen to the episode. Today’s guest is Thomas Riner. Thomas (who has a traditional continuous improvem

Jidoka, Self-awareness and the Value of a Lean Coach

By Jon Miller - July 26th, 2015

How do you feel? It’s a simple question that isn’t always easy for some of us to answer without a reference standard. Not too long ago, I didn’t always recognize exactly how I felt. This has changed now, thanks to my tran

GA 068 | The Model Line Approach with Lee Fried and Kris Box

By Jessica Bush - July 23rd, 2015

Press the play button above to listen to the episode. If you’re reading this via email or RSS click the image below to listen to the episode. Today’s guests are Lean Consultants Lee Fried and Kris Box. Lee and Kris speciali

Year: 2015

Fun With Measurement Systems Analysis – Part 1

Review of Management Lessons from Taiichi Ohno by Takehiko Harada

GA 070 | Menlo Innovations with Richard Sheridan

Toyota’s 8 Step Practical Problem Solving, Revisited

There’s More to Nemawashi than Consensus

There’s More to Nemawashi than Consensus

Lean for Social Good

GA 069 | Lean Farming with Thomas Riner

Jidoka, Self-awareness and the Value of a Lean Coach

GA 068 | The Model Line Approach with Lee Fried and Kris Box

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