Factory Tour of the Week: KHK Stock Gears
5 April 2009
This week we visit KHK Stock Gears.…
Quick! Find Yahoo's Value Stream!
4 April 2009
Leanophiles know that all organizations have value streams... the sequence of operations that creates value, and generally some tag-along waste, for t…
5 Questions - Meet Pete Abilla
29 March 2009
In this issue of 5 Questions we meet Peter Abilla, who many of you probably follow over at shmula. ------ 1. Who are you, what organization are you…
Factory Tour of the Week: Mathews Brothers Windows & Doors
29 March 2009
This week we visit Mathews Brothers where they manufacture windows and doors.…
Congrats to Mark Graban - Lean Hospitals
27 March 2009
A hearty congratulations to Mark Graban of the Lean Blog for winning a Shingo Prize for his book Lean Hospitals - Improving Quality, Patient Safety,…
Let's Give Dov Some Love
25 March 2009
Regular readers know I have a fascination for American Apparel, and even their CEO Dov Charney. I was lucky enough to get a tour a few months back.…
The Evolving Excellence Crystal Ball
23 March 2009
Sometimes we surprise even ourselves. Unfortunately. From an Evolving Excellence post nearly thirty months ago: Ahh... to be a world tourist. Glob…
5 Questions - Meet Jim Huntzinger
22 March 2009
In this week's edition of 5 Questions we meet Jim Huntzinger. ----- 1. Who are you, what organization are you with, and what are your current le…