Monthly Archives: November 2007
“You’re the Time Study Man”
I have a funny story from earlier this week. I was doing some process observation with nurses at a hospital, helping them identify waste...
"ROI is Killing America"
LeanBlog Podcast #32 - Norman Bodek in JapanIn his most recent Podcast interview, Norman made a comment that "ROI is killing America." A...
iTunes and Reducing the "Waste of Bandwidth"
If you're an active listener to Podcasts, like the LeanBlog Podcast, you might likely use Apple iTunes software.If you're like me, you might subscribe...
Norm Bodek on the new Shingo Book
The following is a message from Norman Bodek, printed with his permission.
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Dear Lean Blog readers,
Dr. Shingo was the co-discover of TPS/LEAN.
A NEW SHIGEO SHINGO...
Define the Goals, Otherwise Anxiety Builds
Implementing LEAN in our IT Office - IT Project Guy - FindTech BlogsHere is a blog post written by an IT project manager, Gary...
Lean Blogs Around the World
Lean Ajattelu
A friend just pointed out that there's a new blog about Lean that's written in Finnish. It's great to see Lean (and blogging...
From the "Far East" to Scotland’s Hospitals
Scotsman.com News - Health - NHS Lothian looks to Far East for ideasHere's another good example of Lean progress in the UK. In...
LeanBlog Podcast #32 – Norman Bodek on His Most Recent Lean Study Trip to...
LeanBlog Podcast #32 once again features our friend and frequent guest, Norman Bodek, noted lean author, consultant, and President of PCS Press. In this...
New IIE Blog Posts
IIE Blog DirectoryI'm happy to support the Institute of Industrial Engineers (I'm a member) with my exclusive "Everyday Lean" blog posts (appearing weekly, or...
More Wisconsin Lean
Lean manufacturing in action is a beautiful thing The link above is a column in a Wisconsin newspaper. He visited a plant "a...
Too Clever By Half?
I know it's weird that I have my camera in a bathroom, but it was a solo bathroom and I always have a camera...
Lean TVs in Mexico?
Sharp takes a gamble on new TV plant in Mexico - USATODAY.comGood article in the USA Today today. Sorry for the redundant redundancy...
