The American Innovator – SnapCab Lean Tour

Paul Akers, of The American Innovator broadcast, shares a video taken by SnapCab during their Lean tour at FastCap’s new facility. As expected, this video shows the simple yet effective lean processes that FastCap uses day in and day out. This video also shows FastCap’s newest product, KISS Drill Bit System, created by Greg Glebe of Xylem Design.

For more information on SnapCab, visit their website.

For more information on KISS Drill Bit System, go to this link.

For more information on Greg Glebe, to to his website.

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Maxwell Counters

Paul Akers, Ashley and Katie Bailey, and Michael Althoff wish good luck to Scott at Maxwell Counters as they begin their lean journey. For more information on Maxwell Counters, visit their website. For more information on Ashley Bailey from Klime-Ezee, visit their website. For more information on Michael Althoff of Yellotools, visit their website. For more information on lean, visit 2 Second Lean.

Greg Glebe, of Xylem Design, also made a video for Maxwell Counters.

Right Hand Glove Lean

Robert explains how their welders only wear out the the left hand glove and the right one remains in good shape. So they recently made arrangements with a vendor to only supply left hand gloves. That’s ingeniously…and lean! For more information on lean, visit 2 Second Lean.

03.26.14 | Categories: *Contains Videos, Lean Organizations

Lean Key

Paul Rosenau, of Command Access Technologies, sent us this video after taking a tour of FastCap’s new facility. May not be a best video…but for their first lean attempt, it is a great start!

03.25.14 | Categories: *Contains Videos, Lean Organizations

Omniduct Lean Improvments

Dale Hedges, of Omniduct, sent us these links to videos showing their lean improvements. Excellent work!

Ink Cartridge
Plasma Tips
Manual Break vs Form Roller
Hanger strap improvement

03.24.14 | Categories: *Contains Videos, Lean Organizations

The American Innovator – Best Baja Photos

Paul Akers, of The American Innovator broadcast, returns to Baja with his family and Mike Essary of Baja Custom Tours. He shares the 50 best photos from the trip. Enjoy. For more information on FastCap’s Stealth iPole, visit the FastCap website. Fore more information on Baja Custom Tours, visit their website.

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Lean Customer Quotes

Nathan, of Fine Line Automation, sent us this video showing how to lean out an office practice…often the most difficult area to apply lean.

The American Innovator – Gray Whale Encounter

Paul Akers, of The American Innovator broadcast, returns to Baja with his family and Mike Essary of Baja Custom Tours. He shares his experiences on the trip (highlighting a delightful encounter with a gray whale named Wilma). For more information on FastCap’s Stealth iPole, visit the FastCap website. Fore more information on Baja Custom Tours, visit their website.

For more information on The American Innovator, visit our website or Facebook.

For more information on lean, go to 2 Second Lean or Facebook.

For more information on FastCap, visit our website or Facebook.

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Buddy Hook

Rich McCabe, of WorkShop Addict, sent us the video showing the Buddy Hook…the safe and easy way to lift plywood (or any large boards) without another set of hand. Now that’s ingenious and lean!!!

St Clair Hospital Lean

“St Clair is a large community hospital just outside Pittsburgh, PA, that has committed to using Toyota/Lean principles and methods for continuous improvement.” Check out their lean improvement!

03.14.14 | Categories: *Contains Videos, Lean Organizations