Being lean not about being mean

October 6, 2006 Modified date: October 6, 2006

Finally, the right combination of the words “lean” and “mean” in a headline. Lean is NOT mean.

Good overview of lean and Toyota Production System thinking in the article linked to above.

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And a video that Katie posted with some reflections:

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