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Welcome to the Blog, David Meier

Mark Graban Oct 25, 2006 1
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As you may know, if you're a regular Lean Blog reader, this isn't a solo venture. I'm happy to have other bloggers…

LeanBlog Podcast #4 — Dr. Jeff Liker, Part 2, Lean Healthcare

Mark Graban Sep 5, 2006 1
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Here is LeanBlog Podcast #4, again featuring Dr. Jeffrey Liker, Professor of Industrial and Operations…

LeanBlog Podcast #3 — Dr. Jeffrey Liker

Mark Graban Aug 27, 2006 0
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Here is the third LeanBlog Podcast, featuring Dr. Jeffrey Liker, Professor of Industrial and Operations…

Free Webinar Recording About Learning From Mistakes (as Individuals &…

Mark Graban Jun 23, 2022 0
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Updated to include a 5-minute audio preview and the recording. I presented free webinar on June 27th, as part…

Lean Whiskey #29: Yellow Cards, Coffee Cocktails, and a Smashed Barrel

Mark Graban Aug 20, 2021 0
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Jamie Flinchbaugh and Mark Graban In Episode 29, it's been a little while since Mark and Jamie got together for…

Episode #17 of “Lean Whiskey” — Show Firsts: 3 People, 2 Pours,…

Mark Graban Jul 10, 2020 0
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Jim Huntzinger (left), Mark Graban (top right), and Jamie Flinchbaugh (bottom right) In Episode 17, after not…

It’s Exciting to See an “Idea Board” at Buffalo Trace Distillery

Mark Graban Jul 5, 2018 1
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Thanks to posting about the trip on LinkedIn, I learned that Mike Bukowski is now working for Sazerac, the parent…

My Thoughts on Standardized Work and #Lean

Mark Graban Feb 22, 2010 39
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I've written about many of these ideas and themes before in various blog posts, but I wanted to consolidate my…

2008 TWI Summit

Mark Graban Aug 29, 2007 0
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TWI Summit - WebsiteIt really looks like a powerhouse lineup they are starting to form for the 2008 Training Within…

SME Lean Yearbook 2007

Mark Graban Jul 21, 2007 1
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Link to Purchase on SME.orgI was very honored to be asked to write an essay/case study on lean healthcare for the…

LeanBlog Review: Toyota Talent

Mark Graban May 29, 2007 4
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Toyota Talent is the third, and newest, book in the "Toyota Way" series: The Toyota Way, written by Dr.…

New Book, "Toyota Talent:" Out NOW

Mark Graban May 3, 2007 0
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Toyota TalentUpdate 5/6/07: The book is now shipping from AmazonI had the pleasure of reading a pre-publication…

"Toyota Talent" out April 29

Mark Graban Apr 24, 2007 1
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Amazon.com: Toyota Talent: Books: Jeffrey Liker,David MeierThis has been an exciting week for me. Monday, I met…

Lean Blog Challenge Contest Winner

Mark Graban Dec 27, 2006 7
Here's the winner of the Lean Blog Challenge Contest. Congratulations to Rich, the winner of an MP3 player…

PR is Job One?

Mark Graban Dec 14, 2006 5
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Auto writer: Assembling Ford Focus isn't so easyI saw this in the paper while in Detroit this week and cringed.…

New Contest — Pose a Lean Question or Challenge

Mark Graban Dec 8, 2006 2
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We have winner (12/27)Hi, blog readers. It's time for another Lean Blog contest. Our first was the "Everyday…
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