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Not really “new” news, but an article that discusses Boeing and Airbus “copying” Toyota.
Interesting quote:
“We always thought airplanes were different because they had four million parts,” says Alan Mulally, head of Boeing's commercial aircraft division, compared with the 10,000 or so parts in a car. “Well, airplanes aren't different. This is manufacturing.”
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Mark Graban is an internationally-recognized consultant, author, and professional speaker who has worked in healthcare, manufacturing, and startups. His latest book is Measures of Success: React Less, Lead Better, Improve More. He is author of the Shingo Award-winning books Lean Hospitals and Healthcare Kaizen, as well as The Executive Guide to Healthcare Kaizen. He also published the anthology Practicing Lean that benefits the Louise H. Batz Patient Safety Foundation, where Mark is a board member. Mark is also a Senior Advisor to the technology company KaiNexus.
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