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Lean Bumper Rack
Joe Hinkens, of Mainline Autobody, sent us this video show how Gene saves 37.8 hours a year on one simple improvement!
3S?
Filipe Marques, of Torre, shows what to do with all those item you find when you sweep, sort and standardize that don’t belong to you and you don’t know where to put them!
Start in the Bathroom!
Wow wow wow Jason and Jake you are rock stars! Phenomenal video. This is a great example of respect for people. You Set the bar high with your understanding. You are exceptional leaders well done!!!!! Well done DPR Construction!
Chick-fil-A Greeting
Paul Akers send a greeting to Chick-fil-A, a wonderful organization that is currently adopting Lean! For more information on Chick-fil-A Homes, visit their website.
Welcome Homeway Homes
Shingo Research and Professional Publication Award Winner!
George Trachilis, of Lean Leadership Institute Submitted 2 Second Lean for The Shingo Research and Professional Publication Award. And it won! “2 Second Lean has joined a distinguished group of recipients that have demonstrated a commitment to promoting Operational Excellence through published works, and we are proud to add this publication to that elite group.”
“By design, the Shingo Awards represent the highest standard of excellence in the world. Not only do your efforts distinguish you as a member of an elite group doing world-class work, you are also changing the world and we are honored to have you with us on the journey.”
We loved their initial feedback!
Lean Door Latch
Joe Hinkens, of Mainline Autobody, sent us this video showing another Marcus improvement…shaving off time to deliver parts.
Norman Bodek – Meeting the Masters
If you are old enough, you will remember the slogan, “When E. F. Hutton talks, everyone listens.” Well when Norman Bodek talks, I listen and encourage you to, also. Below are a compilation of articles Norman wrote for the Association of Manufacturing Excellence. I have permission to post the drafts, but I encourage you to check out their website for additional Lean content.
Go, Stop, Watch
Filipe Marques, of Torre, artfully demonstrates the Lean concept of Go & Watch. And boy did he learn a lot!