Monthly Archives: August 2006
Manufacturers Must Lean Forward, Not Backward
IndustryWeek : Viewpoint -- Manufacturers Must Lean Forward, Not BackwardThe commentator, Dave Gleditsch, says:"I was disappointed to see comments from the U.S. Department...
Many Causes, Which is "Root?"
The search for causes of Flight 5191's crash (Letters to the Editor)Follow up to the Lexington crash and more contributing factors. I think...
Denso Growing
Denso, a Toyota supplier, is one of the few automotive suppliers in the US that's growing. Why? One, of course, is that they're very...
CNN Needs Errorproofing!
CNN sorry for Bush speech gaffe | Entertainment | Entertainment News | Reuters.comHere is a funny one I coudn't help mentioning:CNN apologized Tuesday after...
From a Blog Reader
By Tom Bloomer, Austin TX
(Mark's note: This is a submission from a blog reader, thought I would try an experiment here)
For any organization to...
Tactics of Lean Innovation
We will be bringing a new class around the country, at least to 4 cities. If you have learned that a lean transformation strategy...
"Follow My Lean" Contest
Society of Manufacturing EngineersWould you like to win a free cycle through the SME/AME/Shingo Lean Certification? Click on the link above.During the promotion,...
"I know what this is about!!"
I ran into my first real "nasty" person in the healthcare world back a few months back. I still have my scars from...
"Buy American" Interview with Roger Simmermaker, Part 1
It took a while, but here is Part 1 of my interview with Roger Simmermaker, author of the book "How to Buy American."
Roger Simmermaker...
The Machine That Changed the World
As posted by LeanBlog.org founder Mark Graban, there is a new website available that focuses on helping individuals who want to guide their own...
The System Failed, 49 Killed
USATODAY.com - Error in Comair crash fairly common
As a frequent flyer, this almost makes me physically sick to think about the systemic problems, the...
shmula Lean Software Interview with Mary Poppendieck
Here's the interview Pete Abilla did with Lean/Agile software leader Mary Poppendieck. There are 12 questions in the link above, here is one...
