Lean Inspiration

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.

03.30.17 | Categories: Lean, Lean Fastcap, Lean Organizations

What has your focus?

03.29.17 | Categories: *Contains Videos, 2 Second Lean, Lean, eBlast

The 8 Wastes: Accountability Style

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

03.28.17 | Categories: 8 Wastes, Lean, Lean Organizations

Developing Lean Leaders Summit in Santorini Greece

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.

03.27.17 | Categories: *Contains Videos, Lean, Speaking Events

Lean Swimming

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

03.26.17 | Categories: Lean, Lean Organizations, Recommended Video

Have you 3S’d today?

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

Lean Dog Food

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

03.24.17 | Categories: Fix What Bugs You, Lean, Lean Farms, Lean Homes

Are you using strong visual controls?

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

Katie’s Lean Questions

Paul Akers answers Katie’s questions: What is the criteria for making an improvement? Is a 20 step checklist too much?

YPO Grand Rapids Greeting

Paul Akers will be speaking at YPO in Grand Rapids, MI, on October 5, 2017.

For more information on Paul’s upcoming speaking events, go to this link.

03.21.17 | Categories: 2 Second Lean, Lean, Speaking Events