Lean Belt Sander

Ted, at Ted Pancoast Woodworking, sent us this video and said, “I’m a believer! We are also starting to try and build lean culture. I want to be in that 2%!! Check out this video.”

05.29.15 | Categories: *Contains Videos, Lean Organizations

Fitbit Charge HR Waterproof Test

Paul Akers tests out how waterproof is the Fitbit Charge HR. For more information on the Fitbit Charge HR, visit their website.

05.28.15 | Categories: *Contains Videos, Paul's Adventures

Verne Harnish Interview

Paul Akers sits down with Verne Harnish at FORTUNE Leadership Summit 2015.

05.26.15 | Categories: *Contains Videos, Lean, Lean Fastcap

The American Innovator – Professor John Compton

Paul Akers, of The American Innovator, travels to Minneapolis, MN for the 2015 Continuous Improvement Conference. While there, he met Professor John Compton, Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, Professor Emeritus, Rochester Institute of Technology and founder of Compton & Associates. Professor Compton had the privilege of working with Dr. Deming and discussed with Paul some of the things he learned from Dr. Deming.

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Full Speed Ahead for China’s Rail System

We better become phenomenal at lean or we haven’t got a chance!

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05.22.15 | Categories: Lean News

The American Innovator – Walters & Wolf Tour

Paul Akers, of The American Innovator, visits the Phoenix location of Walters & Wolf to learn more about their lean journey and their morning meeting.

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LINBECK Greeting

Paul Akers sends a greeting to the folks at Linbeck Group, LLC at their annual meeting. For more information on LINBECK Construction, visit their website.

05.16.15 | Categories: *Contains Videos, Lean Organizations

Approachable Robots on the Assembly Line

Two months ago, Rethink Robotics of Boston, Mass., announced a single-arm, high-performance robot that can execute machine tending, circuit board testing, and other precise tasks that have “historically been impractical to automate with traditional industrial robots.” To read more, go to this link.

05.15.15 | Categories: General

Rick Egelin Gemba Podcast

Check out this podcast (Fueling Your Lean Journey) with Rick Egelin talks about his lean journey.

05.15.15 | Categories: *Contains Videos, Lean Organizations

Bridge Builder

Ken Allender, Owner or WILDWOOD CABINETRY, sent us this video. Wow, such a wonderful story.

05.15.15 | Categories: *Contains Videos, Lean Organizations