Monthly Archives: August 2008
Wasted Clicks in Badly Written Software
So I'm using some online software for work, a system that I don't normally have to use. I enter a login and password, and...
Leading Lean A-Z: "I" for Integrity
by Jamie Flinchbaugh, co-author, The Hitchhiker's Guide to LeanSome of you have read the beginning of my Leading Lean A-Z. You can see the...
Another “Bad 5S” Example
leanblog.org | Lean Blog: Bad Lean/5S Hits the UK Media
I presented yesterday and had a great day (meeting people and learning) with the Iowa...
Everyday Lean: Lean and Kleenex
By Andy Wagner:I know how much Mark dislikes headlines that rhyme with lean, but perhaps he'll make an exception for this example of everyday...
Jim Womack in India
'Most Indian managers don't know what is possible'Jim Womack was recently in India, as this article in the Business Standard publication. It's kind of...
Book Update…. and I Don’t Understand Amazon
First off, Productivity Press has now shipped all back ordered books that were purchased through their site. Thanks for your patience.... it still shows...
A New "TLA" — TLS
Supply Chain News: Is "Lean Six Sigma" the Winning Approach to Manufacturing and Supply Chain Improvement?It's easy to get tired of new acronyms and...
Autographed Book Copies and Labels
Dear Lean Blog readers (and Lean Hospitals book readers):A number of you have asked about getting autographed copies of my book, which I really...
ABC’s Show "Hopkins"
Hopkins | Episodes -- #1 (Video)Has anyone else watched the ABC "news" show called "Hopkins"? I've seen just the first episode (via iTunes)...
A Mention of Dr. Deming in a UK Editorial
Robert Heller: Why don't we hang bad admirals of industry? | Business | The ObserverI don't think the columnist is literally suggesting hanging CEO's......
A Funny Example of Not Delivering "Value"?
How about that Lucas stadium view? | IndyStar.com
A photo of the new football stadium in Indianapolis (Lucas Stadium) is shown, at left (click for...
Lazy Headline Writing, Yet Again
Leaner and meaner - the way forward?Ah, the old easy "leaner and meaner" cliche'. Such an easy fallback for editors who aren't feeling very...
