The Ins-N-Outs of Lean

11 June 2009

by BILL WADDELL As I mentioned last week, I am hanging out in the Southwest for a week or two, which means I have had the chance to be amazed once ag…

The Ivy Leaguers

10 June 2009

by BILL WADDELL David Foster commented on a recent post, coming to my defense over my blathering about Ivy Leaguers, saying "I don't think t…

A "Smack In The Face"

8 June 2009

By BILL WADDELLIn the pantheon of great philosophers, Dave Barry   PJ O'Rourke (thank you Eric - you are right - I stand corrected) rank high if f…

Saturn, Penske, and 5S

7 June 2009

Over the last couple days word has leaked out that the Penske auto group will be purchasing the Saturn brand from GM.  Saturn was originally supposed…

Waste and SAP?

5 June 2009

I appreciate Bill stepping up to fill the Evolving Excellence blogosphere over the past couple weeks while I deal with some family medical issues.  Al…

Augie's Guide To Lean

4 June 2009

by BILL WADDELL I have long preached that embracing lean should not require a leap of faith - that is is the product of cold, hard logic and that it…