Leaving it better than you found it

Paul Akers discusses keeping the rope tight. The lean principle of leaving it better then you found it.

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

Amazing & Simple Lean Improvement

Austin, who builds FastCap’s Laserjamb LJ3 Pro, came up with a very simple way to open and close the buckles on the case in seconds. The idea is based on the suggestion from Wes, who toured our factory a week ago. Great idea Wes! Great implementation Austin!

11.19.14 | Categories: FastCap, FastCap Products, Lean, Lean Fastcap

Lean Office Closet

Viking Plastics sent us this video showing how they fixed what them…their supply closet. Great job!

For more information on lean, visit 2 Second Lean.

Lean Water Balloons

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Now that’s a very lean way to make water balloons! Press here to read the rest of the story and to watch their video.

10.28.14 | Categories: *Contains Videos, Lean, Lean Homes, Lean Kids

Never Too Young To Start Lean

Stefan sent us these photos and said: “Here is a picture of my daughter Angelina. I thought you might with to have a visual for your group morning meeting. Since I read your book “2 Second Lean” I actually know what your morning meeting is all about.

You’re never too young to start lean!!!  Way to go Angelina!!!

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

The American Innovator – Liker Leadership Institute Webinar – Lean Is Simple, Pt 3

Paul Akers, of The American Innovator continues his Liker Leadership Institute Webinar where he talks about how simple lean really is. If you learn to see waste, you have begun the journey.

For more information on Liker Leadership Institute, visit their website.

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

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Lean Wrapping Machine

Tim Bayer, of Hansen Plastics, sent us this video showing their improvement at the Wrapping machine station. Great job!

10.25.14 | Categories: *Contains Videos, Lean Organizations

The Gift of Lean

Toyota decided against donating money and gave the gift of lean thinking! Check out the article.

10.24.14 | Categories: Lean News

Toastmasters Lean

Mark Doyle sent us this video and said, “Last night I gave my first speech about learn to my Toastmasters club. It was tough but could not have been possible without your work. Thanks to you, I’m becoming a lean thinker. For example, in my morning routine, I have been able to shave 20 mins off my prep time thanks to c’leaning’ it up.”

Keep up the great work, Mark!

10.21.14 | Categories: *Contains Videos, Lean Organizations

The American Innovator – Liker Leadership Institute Webinar – Lean Is Simple, Pt 2

Paul Akers, of The American Innovator continues his Liker Leadership Institute Webinar where he talks about how simple lean really is. If you learn to see waste, you have begun the journey.

For more information on Liker Leadership Institute, 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.

To sign up to receive news regarding The American Innovator show, go to this link.