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VSM Part #6A – Importance to Decision-Making (Who, What & How Often?)

Posted on August 5th, 2015 · Posted in Flow, Leadership, lean tools, Pull, Value Stream Map

To this point, we’ve examined the mechanics of the Value Stream Map (VSM).  We’ve looked at the the flow of the process, at the data boxes, at the flow of.. read more

Value Stream Map – Part 5: Value Add vs. Non-Value Add

Posted on August 3rd, 2015 · Posted in Leadership, Lean, lean tools, Value Stream Map

One of the critical features of a Value Stream Map (VSM) is the sawtooth chart at the bottom of the map.  Many overlook this chart, as it seems superfluous when.. read more

Hansei

Posted on June 15th, 2015 · Posted in business, business model, Leadership, Lean, Lean Thoughts

Akio Toyoda, President of Toyota, testifying before the US House of Representatives A lot of Lean practitioners dislike the use of Japanese words.  However, some concepts don’t easily transcend culture. .. read more

Who’s Got Authority?

Posted on December 26th, 2009 · Posted in Leadership, Lean Thoughts

Can you walk into someone’s facility and tell how Lean they are? Does that seem like an odd question? I ask because consultants have to do it all the time… read more

Come Yourself or Send No One

Posted on September 16th, 2009 · Posted in Deming, Leadership, Lean Thoughts

“Come yourself or send no one.” W. Edwards Deming I’m always amazed when executives push back on the suggestion that they need to personally lead their organization’s Lean transformation. I.. read more

Sustaining Lean

Posted on August 19th, 2009 · Posted in Leadership, Lean Thoughts

For years my colleagues and I have been telling our clients that 70% of all Lean transformations fail in their first attempt. That’s been our experience. I recently ran into.. read more