Monthly Archives: October 2006
Still Made in the USA – Viking
Home of the Range - WSJ.comPart 2 of the WSJ series (Part 1 here) focuses on Viking, the high-end cooktop and grill manufacturer, based...
Michael Irvin Channels W. Edwards Deming?
So I'm watching SportsCenter and analyst Michael Irvin, former Cowboys wide receiver, is talking about Cowboys coach Bill Parcells and Wide Receiver / Attention...
Lean Couture?
Money News:- Louis Vuitton Tries Modern Methods on Factory Lines - AOL Money & FinanceCatching up on articles from the past few weeks, this...
Lean & Nimble beats Slow & Far
Still Built on the Homefront - WSJ.com ($$$)The Wall St. Journal surprised me -- today is the start of a 4-part series about manufacturing,...
Exploring the Origins and Evolution of Lean Manufacturing at Toyota: A Conversation with Norman...
Here is LeanBlog Podcast #7, a new discussion with our friend Norman Bodek, President of PCS Press and the author of many books, including...
A NC Lean Success Story
North Carolina plant finds $2M in productivity gains with leanHere's another small company lean success story -- a plant with just 160 people this...
Another Small Company Lean Story
The Connecticut Post Online - Shelton firm shows off streamlining:Here's another story about a small private manufacturing company, Electri-Cable Assemblies, and their lean success....
We Need to Error Proof Voting
Voting glitches feared on Nov. 7 | Chicago TribuneWhy is Lean such a powerful methodology? I think part of the reason is because...
Different Times, Different Roles
DailyKaizen » Role PlayingFrom the excellent DailyKaizen lean healthcare blog:I think every Internal LEAN consultant struggles with when they need to consult, when...
Oops, I ruined a Masterpiece
reviewjournal.com -- News - NORM: Wynn accidentally damages PicassoNote to self: If I ever purchase a $139 million Picasso painting (unlikely) and I...
Leveling Rush Hour
As Morning Traffic Grows, Commuters Opt For Earlier Rush Hour - WSJ.comThis WSJ article (free version here) talks about how commuters are, in many...
Overprocessing in Healthcare
Ark. Hospital, Surgeon Sued For Performing Unnecessary Heart Surgeries
When I teach lean overview training in healthcare settings, it's often tough to find examples of...
