by Megan | Aug 25, 2017 | Lean
Lean management programs implemented in businesses such as Toyota Kata are beneficial on so many levels, however getting them implemented is where the hardest work is required. During workshops, many of the participants felt it was worthwhile learning the programs,...
by Megan | Jul 21, 2017 | Lean
Whether your company is already engaged in lean manufacturing or wanting to reduce the onset of waste in general, managers need to be able to clearly identify the different types of waste and how to handle them. Waste is a by-product of the manufacturing process, not...
by Megan | Apr 7, 2017 | Lean
When implementing new lean processes within a business it is essential that the supervisors understand those processes and how to implement them with as little disruption as possible. Supervisors include anyone with in a role that guides or supervisors not just those...
by Megan | Jan 18, 2017 | Lean
Every business needs to make changes to its processes at regular intervals in order to continue to run smoothly, take advantage of new equipment, software, processes, or practices. Lean management is a method of management that is beneficial in many industries, so...
by Megan | Jan 5, 2017 | Lean
What are some Value Stream Mapping Best Practices? Value Stream Mapping is a suitable process for a variety of industries from manufacturing through to professional services. Any industry that needs to understand, visualize and analyze the process of providing a...
by Megan | Jan 4, 2017 | Lean
What is Value Stream Mapping? Value Stream Mapping is a lean management method – an approach to analyzing the processes from an idea through to the product/service being delivered to the customer (the process chain). The creation of a stream map can allow...
