Interesting discussion on “real lean vs. fake lean”. No, I'm not the “Mark” who started this thread on that board.
The professor mentioned in the original post is Bob Emiliani, from the Center for Lean Business Management and the book “Better Thinking, Better Results”, which is primarily about the Wiremold lean journey.
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Mark Graban
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.