Shingo Research and Professional Publication Award Winner!

Shingo-logoGeorge 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!

06.22.16 | Categories: 2 Second Lean, Lean

Lean Door Latch

Joe Hinkens, of Mainline Autobody, sent us this video showing another Marcus improvement…shaving off time to deliver parts.

06.19.16 | Categories: *Contains Videos, Lean, Lean Organizations

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.

Meeting the Masters Part I

Meeting the Masters Part II

Meeting the Masters Part III

06.19.16 | Categories: Lean

Go, Stop, Watch

Filipe Marques, of Torre, artfully demonstrates the Lean concept of Go & Watch. And boy did he learn a lot!

06.18.16 | Categories: *Contains Videos, Lean

Lean Welding

What have you fixed that bugs you today? Ryan, shows us how!

06.17.16 | Categories: Fix What Bugs You, Lean, Lean Organizations

Want to stop fighting with the world?

Lean Fanatic

06.16.16 | Categories: 2 Second Lean, Lean, eBlast

Laser Focus Math

Jonathan Schwartz, math & engineering teacher at Colfax High School, sent us this video showing the projects used to teach math. If only he was my math teacher!!!

06.15.16 | Categories: *Contains Videos, Lean, Lean Kids

Lean Toast

Derrek Holland, of The Closet Doctor, sent us this video showing off his Lean improvements at home! Somebody isn’t gonna be happy about this 🙂

Lean Expo in Effingham, IL

Join Paul in Effingham, IL for the Lean Expo.

When: June 29, 2016, 7:30 am to 2:00 pm
Where: Thelma Keller Convention Center, 1202 North Deller Drive, Effingham, IL 62401
Cost: $49 (all proceeds donated to the Effingham Regional Career Academy)
Press here to register!

06.13.16 | Categories: Lean, Speaking Events

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