The negative connotations counter what lean stands for and inhibit progress. The idea of “waste” is a strong negative. Who wants to own up to waste in their own department or operations?

Companies adopting a Lean philosophy strive to remove or shorten time spent on activities that the customer doesn’t value. For example, although steps like estimating and makeready are thought of as ...

Wastes are present in any organization. Learning how to eliminate these wastes can result in better overall production quality. Team members can resist change, so gradually work on eliminating waste.

Figure 1. Lean’s 8 Wastes as defined by authors (U.S. Army Graphic) Army leaders have a duty and vested interest in running their organizations efficiently. This article is a compilation of various ...

There are many excellent books and videos on Lean and continuous improvement. They each provide a slightly different perspective and, as such, each adds their own unique value. To distill some of the ...

The application of ‘lean thinking’ manufacturing and management strategies can help reduce waste and build more efficient supply chains, according to new research. Lean thinking is a management ...

Chambersburg, PA -- In August, approximately 45 Letterkenny Munitions Center (LEMC) leaders and employees increased their knowledge of Continuous Process Improvement (CPI). LEMC established a ...

Under Lean Thinking, waste or muda for the Japanese is the perpetual villain for any manager worth their salt.

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