Comments on: Everyday Lean http://www.leanblog.org/2006/03/everyday-lean/ Mark Graban's leanblog.org - Lean Healthcare, Lean Thinking, Lean Manufacturing, Toyota Production System Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:40:19 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Everyday Lean – Managing Your Files — Lean Blog http://www.leanblog.org/2006/03/everyday-lean/#comment-22975 Everyday Lean – Managing Your Files — Lean Blog Thu, 28 Jul 2011 13:11:00 +0000 http://leanblog.bigbigdesign.net/2006/03/everyday-lean/#comment-22975 [...] Luke Van Dongen on March 29, 2006 · 0 comments In the age of file sharing, FTP sites, all sorts of web based collaboration tools and the ever [...] [...] Luke Van Dongen on March 29, 2006 · 0 comments In the age of file sharing, FTP sites, all sorts of web based collaboration tools and the ever [...]

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]]> By: Mark Graban http://www.leanblog.org/2006/03/everyday-lean/#comment-383 Mark Graban Fri, 17 Mar 2006 12:25:00 +0000 http://leanblog.bigbigdesign.net/2006/03/everyday-lean/#comment-383 I mean "check" a bag. I mean “check” a bag.

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]]> By: Mark Graban http://www.leanblog.org/2006/03/everyday-lean/#comment-382 Mark Graban Fri, 17 Mar 2006 12:24:00 +0000 http://leanblog.bigbigdesign.net/2006/03/everyday-lean/#comment-382 www.flyertalk.com often has discussions about things like this. My company's travel website has a "template" feature, so if I'm booking the same travel for multiple weeks (same flights, hotel, and car), I can use the template and just enter the new dates.... saves time and clicks in re-booking.<br/><br/>I like flying out of DFW because instead of one huge giant security line per terminal, they have security lines spread out all along the terminal. Instead of one giant queue, the lines are very short. Instead of parking and having to walk the whole length of the terminal, I park right in parallel with my gate (granted, it's the more expensive garage parking) and use the closest security area. Seems like a lean design/process to me compared to other airports. I also use the "TollTag" on my car, which allows me to not stop at a payment gate in or out of the airport. That gets me home a minute faster or so when I arrive. <br/><br/>And I'm sure you know not to pack a bag :-) http://www.flyertalk.com often has discussions about things like this. My company’s travel website has a “template” feature, so if I’m booking the same travel for multiple weeks (same flights, hotel, and car), I can use the template and just enter the new dates…. saves time and clicks in re-booking.

I like flying out of DFW because instead of one huge giant security line per terminal, they have security lines spread out all along the terminal. Instead of one giant queue, the lines are very short. Instead of parking and having to walk the whole length of the terminal, I park right in parallel with my gate (granted, it’s the more expensive garage parking) and use the closest security area. Seems like a lean design/process to me compared to other airports. I also use the “TollTag” on my car, which allows me to not stop at a payment gate in or out of the airport. That gets me home a minute faster or so when I arrive.

And I’m sure you know not to pack a bag :-)

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]]> By: jp http://www.leanblog.org/2006/03/everyday-lean/#comment-381 jp Fri, 17 Mar 2006 05:06:00 +0000 http://leanblog.bigbigdesign.net/2006/03/everyday-lean/#comment-381 I've started applying Lean Six Sigma to my work travel process, especially now that I always travel. Some specific areas addressed:<br/><br/>- Unpacking/repacking. Gravitating toward owning 2 of all critical items (toiletries, umbrella, chargers) so that one set can stay in the suitcase. If I go to a repeat location (back to back weeks) then I try to keep a small bag on-site rather than lug things back and forth.<br/><br/>- Travel planning. I spend way too much time making arrangements, changing arrangements, etc., even with a travel agent. Would love some best practices to copy.<br/><br/>- Airport entry. Looking to streamline the whole process from my home to the gate. I usually drive and park, so I'm searching for the optimal spot to park near an entry point with a special security line for ff's. Also getting better at wearing shoes, belt, watch that can make it through the machine. As a sidenote, I use the kiosk at the airport instead of checking in at home because it seems to be a leaner process overall for my preferred airline.<br/><br/>Maybe someone knows of a website where these things are discussed? I’ve started applying Lean Six Sigma to my work travel process, especially now that I always travel. Some specific areas addressed:

- Unpacking/repacking. Gravitating toward owning 2 of all critical items (toiletries, umbrella, chargers) so that one set can stay in the suitcase. If I go to a repeat location (back to back weeks) then I try to keep a small bag on-site rather than lug things back and forth.

- Travel planning. I spend way too much time making arrangements, changing arrangements, etc., even with a travel agent. Would love some best practices to copy.

- Airport entry. Looking to streamline the whole process from my home to the gate. I usually drive and park, so I’m searching for the optimal spot to park near an entry point with a special security line for ff’s. Also getting better at wearing shoes, belt, watch that can make it through the machine. As a sidenote, I use the kiosk at the airport instead of checking in at home because it seems to be a leaner process overall for my preferred airline.

Maybe someone knows of a website where these things are discussed?

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]]> By: Mark Graban http://www.leanblog.org/2006/03/everyday-lean/#comment-377 Mark Graban Thu, 16 Mar 2006 05:43:00 +0000 http://leanblog.bigbigdesign.net/2006/03/everyday-lean/#comment-377 Luke, thanks again for taking the lead on this feature. If anyone else has ideas for "everyday lean", please email me using the link on the left hand side of the page. More to come from Luke, a few to come from me. It's fun looking for examples of lean concepts and lean opportunity in everyday life. Luke, thanks again for taking the lead on this feature. If anyone else has ideas for “everyday lean”, please email me using the link on the left hand side of the page. More to come from Luke, a few to come from me. It’s fun looking for examples of lean concepts and lean opportunity in everyday life.

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