Monthly Archives: January 2008
Two Michigan Lean Job Postings
There are two new Lean job postings on www.leanboard.org, links below. No need to register to read the postings, but you need to register...
Some Questions for Managers
Some rhetorical questions to managers who say they want to "be Lean":Do you properly train new employees or do you just throw them into...
Partly Correct on Rising Car Prices
GM Expects Car-Price Rise - WSJ.comGM is raising prices:"In December, GM raised its prices an average of 1.5%..."This is great news if you're an...
This Story Gets It Right On Healthcare Errors
'It's never just one thing' that leads to serious error - Los Angeles TimesThis is a stunning headline, it's pretty amazing (in a good...
Toyota Gains Lead in Overproduction?
Toyota beats GM in global production; GM No. 1 in global salesSo it turns out that GM *sold* more cars than Toyota in 2007,...
Also Working on "Respect for People?"
Article Link: Lifting specialists set to lose weightI'm always a bit skeptical when I hear about Lean being a "project." Sure, a project can...
LeanBlog Podcast #35 – Former Toyota Leader David Meier, on Toyota Talent (Again)
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LeanBlog Podcast #35 is another discussion with David Meier, co-author of the book Toyota Talent, written with Dr. Jeffrey Liker. In this podcast, we...
An Example of Vehicle Error Proofing
Urban Legends Reference Pages: Cruise Control on Wet Roads HazardThis is sort of an old urban legend that has been making the rounds again,...
Starting to Read "Toyota Culture"
I've read the first chapter of Toyota Culture: The Heart and Soul of the Toyota Way. I'm obviously not going to get through the...
Once Again, Prices are Set by the Market, Not Your Costs
NPR: Airline Prices Depend on AirportI haven't harped on this theme for a while, but I was reminded of it from this NPR story...
Interesting NWLEAN Discussion
NWLEAN : Message: Why does Lean struggle to take hold in the U.S.?I'm a member of the Yahoo Group called NWLEAN, where there's often...
Can Hiding Mistakes Help Your Career in Some Companies?
Cubicle Culture - WSJ.com: Why Learn and Grow On the Job? It's Easier To Feign InfallibilityFree Version via CareerJournal.comIn the Lean / Toyota Way...