In manufacturing, the term Lean has far too often been synonymous with layoffs. Doing so is more L.A.M.E. than Lean. People get anxious and throw around an acronym LEAN – Less Employees Are Needed. Ironically, Toyota (the inspiration or model for Lean) doesn’t rely on layoffs as a form of cost cutting the way GM and the Detroit automakers do. See this post for a clear comparison that shows how Toyota is more committed to their employees … Continue reading The Scripps Health CEO is Right About No-Layoffs Policies