Interviews

Lean Blog Interviews Podcast

Mark Graban's original podcast series, started in 2006, where he interviews authors, thought leaders, and practitioners about all things Lean.

Interviews

LeanBlog Podcast #83 – CEO Jim D’Addario on Lean Manufacturing Saving...

Mark Graban - January 29, 2010 1

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LeanBlog Podcast #82: Dr. Sami Bahri, D.D.S.

Mark Graban - January 13, 2010 2

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LeanBlog Podcast #81: Rob Bryant, CSC

Mark Graban - January 6, 2010 1

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LeanBlog Podcast #80 – Joan Wellman, a Pioneer of the Application...

Mark Graban - December 4, 2009 2

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LeanBlog Podcast #79 – Eve Yen, CEO of Diamond Wipes on...

Mark Graban - November 17, 2009 2

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LeanBlog Podcast #78 – Sorrel King, Improving Patient Safety

Mark Graban - November 3, 2009 2

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LeanBlog Podcast #77 – Bob Emiliani, Principles of Mass and Flow...

Mark Graban - October 20, 2009 0

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LeanBlog Podcast #76 – Dr. David Jaques, Lean in Surgical Services

Mark Graban - October 14, 2009 2

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LeanBlog Podcast #75 – Peter Ward, Lean Education Academic Network

Mark Graban - October 5, 2009 0

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LeanBlog Podcast #74 – Roy Vasher, Toyota Supply Chain Management

Mark Graban - September 14, 2009 2

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LeanBlog Podcast #73 – Doug Burgess, Xerox

Mark Graban - August 23, 2009 0

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LeanBlog Podcast #72 – Dr. John Toussaint, Lean & Healthcare Reform

Mark Graban - August 12, 2009 0

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Mark Graban on Reasons Why Lean Wouldn’t Always Be Easier Just Because You’re in JapanJune 6, 2025
Thanks for commenting. From my understanding, there are Japanese culture advantages and there are also challenges. I think you're right…
Mark Welch on Reasons Why Lean Wouldn’t Always Be Easier Just Because You’re in JapanJune 6, 2025
I remember from Liker and Hoseus’ book Toyota Culture that, among other cultural traits shown in a longitudinal study, two…
Mark Graban on Update on my June 17th Workshop: Improving the Way We Improve (Cincinnati)May 8, 2025
I suspect they think of control charts as a "manufacturing quality" tool, the way GM did even back in 1995…
Eric Budd on Update on my June 17th Workshop: Improving the Way We Improve (Cincinnati)May 8, 2025
Mark, Yes. That is my understanding as well. They used control chart many years ago and I believe still teach…
Mark Graban on Update on my June 17th Workshop: Improving the Way We Improve (Cincinnati)May 8, 2025
Well said, Eric. I haven't seen evidence in my travels of Toyota using Process Behavior Charts for their metrics, though.

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Interviews

Lean Blog Interviews Podcast

LeanBlog Podcast #83 – CEO Jim D’Addario on Lean Manufacturing Saving...

LeanBlog Podcast #82: Dr. Sami Bahri, D.D.S.

LeanBlog Podcast #81: Rob Bryant, CSC

LeanBlog Podcast #80 – Joan Wellman, a Pioneer of the Application...

LeanBlog Podcast #79 – Eve Yen, CEO of Diamond Wipes on...

LeanBlog Podcast #78 – Sorrel King, Improving Patient Safety

LeanBlog Podcast #77 – Bob Emiliani, Principles of Mass and Flow...

LeanBlog Podcast #76 – Dr. David Jaques, Lean in Surgical Services

LeanBlog Podcast #75 – Peter Ward, Lean Education Academic Network

LeanBlog Podcast #74 – Roy Vasher, Toyota Supply Chain Management

LeanBlog Podcast #73 – Doug Burgess, Xerox

LeanBlog Podcast #72 – Dr. John Toussaint, Lean & Healthcare Reform

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