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Lean Thinking

Michael Ballé and Jeff Liker collaborate to discuss how Lean thinking challenges the way we approach management. See below for more observations from the article. Embed from Getty Images   Executives at management level sometimes struggle to grasp the concept of Lean, because they fail to understand the absolute obsession with strategy that Lean thinking…

How to Improve Your Quality Management System with Deming’s 14 Points

Embed from Getty Images   Today, in the modern era of advanced technology you need to implement a couple of competitive strategies to stay at the top market leading position. Dr. William Edwards Deming is well renowned for his contribution to the Japanese industrial revival after WWII. From his expertise in the Statistical Product Quality…

“Would Dr. Deming Have Been a Black Belt?”

Industry Week’s John Dyer asks if Dr. Deming would have embraced today’s Lean and Six Sigma principles if he was still alive. See my summaries from his piece underneath. Embed from Getty Images   Many argue how Dr. Deming would side on the Lean vs. Six Sigma debate if he was still around, but both…

Inspired Lean and Six Sigma Ideals for Your Family

Alison Zeidman, writing for Fatherly, shares how we can use Lean and Six Sigma ideals to save time on chores and your family routines. Read my top takeaways beneath. Embed from Getty Images   Use visual signs or “kanban cards” from Lean to make clear indications of when you need to replace something, e.g. leave…

Comparing Process Improvement Methodologies

Arvind Rongala, writing for Invensis Learning, explains the difference between Lean, Six Sigma, and Business Process Management (BPM). Read my summary of his article for more details. Embed from Getty Images   Lean is a Japanese practice that seeks to eliminate waste in production processes by overhauling the culture of the organization from management down…