Paul Akers discusses what takes place when employees are not empowered or interested in solving problems. A key to understanding lean is learning to see waste!

Paul Akers, of The American Innovator broadcast, interviews Greg Glebe of Xylem Design about his lean journey. For more information on Xylem Design, visit their website. For more information on Pedestal Source, visit their website. For more information on The American Innovator, visit our website.

Paul Akers, of The American Innovator broadcast, joins his buddies on the “twisties” in Canada!

Paul,

I just finished your book “2 Second Lean” and I must say as a business major it is one (if not the best) book I have ever read concerning business. I do have one question that wasn’t addressed in your book. If you have a single machine that produces one particular product, and that machine were to break down, how do you compensate for existing orders? At Western Forge we specialize in making Craftsman, Husky, and SK tools. I always hear “We need that machine up and running because screwdrivers, adjustable wrenches, pliers …or whatever…is a hot item”. In other words what would be the best way to deal with this situation?

Thanks,

Erik Brooks
Western Forge
Colorado Springs

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Katie Bailey was inspired by Paul Aker’s book 2 Second Lean…could you ask for anything more? For more information on Paul’s book go to 2 Second Lean.

Loose cords are messy and get tangled up in other tools so Dave West, of Meadowview Construction, found a quick and easy way to wrap up his charging station cords with FastCap’s Holey Fastwrap.

Paul Akers, of The American Innovator broadcast, continues his discussion with Judy Worth and Tom Shuker, of Lean Transformations Group, who, along with Beau Keyte and Karl Ohaus, wrote the book, Perfecting Patient Journeys. For more information about their book, visit Amazon.

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Paul Akers, of The American Innovator broadcast, talks with FastCap employees Ansel and Graham about why they think lean is thrilling!

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Alexi shows Paul Akers his most recent “2 Second Lean” improvement. For more information on FastCap, visit our website.

Paul Akers, of The American Innovator broadcast, interviews Judy Worth and Tom Shuker, of Lean Transformations Group, who, along with Beau Keyte and Karl Ohaus, wrote the book, Perfecting Patient Journeys. For more information about their book, visit Amazon.

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