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Month: March 2017

Kaizen Foam in the Kitchen

March 31, 2017 by Paul

Patrick Molzahn sent us this video showing how he used Kaizen Foam to help organize his kitchen. Looking good!

Categories FastCap, FastCap Products, Lean, Lean Homes Tags Kaizen Foam, Patrick Molzahn

The 8 wastes – Plumbing Style

March 30, 2017 by Paul

Thomas Riner, of Fancy Hill Farms, was replacing the plumbing in his basement and noticed the 8 wastes…plumbing style!

Categories *Contains Videos, 8 Wastes, Lean, Lean Farms, Lean Homes Tags Fancy Hill Farms, Thomas Riner

Lean Inspiration

March 30, 2017 by Paul

The folks at Stokes & Rowe Ltd, posted this: “We believe a big part of Lean culture is the exchange of ideas- our latest blog post is on our inspiration, FastCap.” Press here to read their entire post.

Categories Lean, Lean Fastcap, Lean Organizations Tags Stokes & Rowe

What has your focus?

March 29, 2017 by Paul

Categories *Contains Videos, 2 Second Lean, eBlast, Lean Tags Chris Hotze

The 8 Wastes: Accountability Style

March 28, 2017 by Paul

Filipe Marques, of Torre, discusses the 8 Waste using accountability examples!

Categories 8 Wastes, Lean, Lean Organizations Tags Filipe Marques

Developing Lean Leaders Summit in Santorini Greece

March 27, 2017 by Paul

Only a few spots left! Join Paul Akers, Ritsuo Shingo and George Trachilis in Santorini Greece, July 31 – August 4, 2017 for the 2nd Annual Developing Lean Leaders Summit.

For more information or to register, go to this link.

Categories *Contains Videos, Lean, Speaking Events Tags Developing Lean Leaders Summit, Santorini

Lean Swimming

March 26, 2017 by Paul

Just a few changes can make a big difference. Put your customers first!

Categories Lean, Lean Organizations, Recommended Video

Have you 3S’d today?

March 25, 2017 by Paul

Paul Akers discusses how his friend, Filipes applied 3’S (Sweep, Sort & Standardize) to his keys.

Categories 3S (sweep, sort, standardize), Fix What Bugs You, Lean Tags Filipe Marques, Paul Akers

Lean Dog Food

March 24, 2017 by Paul

Thomas Riner, of Fancy Hill Farms, made this video showing how he fixed what bugs him about feeding the dogs.

Categories Fix What Bugs You, Lean, Lean Farms, Lean Homes Tags Fancy Hill Farms, Thomas Riner

Are you using strong visual controls?

March 23, 2017 by Paul

Another 2 Second Lean improvement from Pitt Meadows Plumbing showing how they use strong visual controls to keep their expander head holders organized!

Categories Lean, Lean Organizations, Strong Visual Controls Tags Pitt Meadows Plumbing
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