Book Review: The Joy of Lean: Building a Culture of Engaged Team Performance by Dodd Starbird
Many organizations focus on tools and quick wins to roll out an improvement program, but struggle to build sustainable improvement.
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Aerospace Manufacturer Finds Major Waste During VSM Event
Based on financial analysis of their plant, the CEO identified one particular product that had significant past due orders and
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Advantages for Applying Lean at Home
This article is republished from the April 2025 ASQ Lean Enterprise Division newsletter I must be honest. The application of
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Tips for Getting Your Company to Pay for Lean Six Sigma Training
Securing company funding for Lean Six Sigma training requires strategic planning and persuasive communication. While professional development often delivers significant
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BPI supports Food Waste Prevention Week April 7-13, 2025
BPI is excited to announce our partnership with Food Waste Prevention Week! Joining forces with more than 600 public and
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Medical device manufacturer achieves significant savings and revenue growth through Green Belt projects
After completing online Green Belt training, a series of Green Belt projects were launched in the summer of 2024. They
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What’s the least expensive and quickest way to earn a reputable Six Sigma Black Belt certification?
To earn a Black Belt certification, there are a few options. Most of them involve completing some training (or self-study),
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Manufacturer leverages Green Belt training to save $30,000 per project with 10:1 ROI
An international manufacturer revamped their continuous improvement program, and wanted to increase the problem solving skill set of their leadership
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Value Stream Mapping event leads to $800K in revenue opportunities and $500K in inventory reduction
A small-town factory was looking to identify cost savings opportunities along with improved customer delivery and satisfaction. It was decided
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Great example of Lean Leadership – Rockwell Collins CEO Clay Jones in 2006
Photo courtesy of CR Gazette, Dec 1998.
https://www.thegazette.com/business/1998-fate-altered-rockwell-collins-ceo-clay-joness-career-plans/