I was checking out the blog server logs and it claims there was a blog visitor from “Iran, Islamic Republic Of”. Yes, that Iran.
They searched MSN for the phrase “lean production toyota” and found my blog. I suppose they would have manufacturing there and that they would want to get better. Interesting.
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.
At least the search term was not: “Lean process to exterminate the infidels”
Or “Applying lean principles to the manufacture of Atomic bombs and other WMDs”
Well that certainly was a brave comment to make Mr. or Ms. Anonymous.
It’s terribly ignorant to think all people there are terrorists. There must be some people trying to live a normal live building products, something we should be able to appreciate as lean people.
Relax Mark,
That was actually a joke specifically targeted at that stereotype.
If that was humor, rememer that sarcasm doesn’t usually come across well via email or text.
It wasn’t very funny.
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