Monthly Archives: February 2006
Womack’s WSJ Piece
WSJ.com - Why Toyota WonI still haven't found a free version, but here's a site with slightly more detail.Here is piece written by Jim...
Why the Interest in GM’s Job Bank?
Lean Manufacturing Blog: GM Jobs bank programs -- 12,000 paid not to workI know it's kind of weird to link to my own post,...
Jim Womack’s Latest Letter and a Q&A
This week, Jim Womack sent out his latest email newsletter, entitled "A Tale of Two Business Systems." The Lean Enterprise Institute has offered...
Analysis of Ford Buyouts
Here is a current blog post (11/30/06) for those of you looking to read about the accepted Ford buyouts.
Detroit News Article Link (from Feb)
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Toyota Boosts Commitment to Ontario
Article from Toronto's Globe & Mail - Toyota Revs up plans for Ontario plant: Toyota announced a 50% increase in planned production at it's...
Will You Wait until Dec. 06 to Make Your Numbers?
I wonder how many big companies are having their annual sales meeting or sales planning sessions for the year? How many companies that...
How much complexity is too much?
The Wharton School of Business publishes internet articles and editorial content bi-weekly covering a wide range of business topics and research. You can sign...
Lean Healthcare: Park Nicollet Hospital
kare11.com :: KARE 11 TV - Auto concept drives Park Nicollet strategyHere's a nice article about a hospital that is getting recognition within the...
Airlines Expected to Lose More $$ in ’06
Article LinkWorldwide, airlines are expected to lose $4 billion in 2006, despite continuing growth in air travel. Air traffic was up 7.5% in 2005...
Adding Value Vs. Removing Cost
Article LinkYesterday an article titled "Learning from Toyota - Again" by John Teresko was published on IndustryWeek.com. The focus of Teresko's article is...
Rebuilding US Manufacturing
IndustryWeek Series LinkThose of you who followed the link to, "Learning from Toyota - Again" from my Adding Value Vs. Reducing Cost post will...
Should Your COO Learn Japanese?
By Bill Waddell
(Note from Mark Edmondson: Here's a recent article written by LEAN Affiliate Bill Waddell that I think many of you will find...
