Printing and signing documents can be time consuming. But watch Robert Olinger cut the waste of 3 minutes 16 seconds for each signature.

We watched this 1945 movie from the US Office of War Information World War II during our morning meeting. “How war plant workers made suggestions that resulted in efficiency and economy.”

Paul Akers sends thanks the Marine Corps at Camp Pendleton.

Check out this Facebook link for a video about Kamikatsu, Japan…a zero waste town!

Did you know when I ran for the U.S. Senate and the Seattle Times look down their nose at me when I told him I wanted to bring Lean to Washington D.C.? I think the times are changing…watch this video!

100% Lean-roads in Israel. No traffic lights!

King County Executive Dow Constantine gave his State of the County address yesterday. He spent a good deal time talking about how some county operations have gotten more efficient under his administration. Constantine credits a Japanese production process that is aimed at cutting waste. KUOW’s Deborah Wang has more.

Paul Akers discusses cutting 10% out of the Federal Government!

Paul Akers explains lean in 1 minute.