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From Concept to Reality: The Importance of Manufacturing Know-How in Product...
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View ArticleThe History of the Term “Lean”: a Conversation with Jim Womack and John Krafcik
In this episode of the WLEI podcast, Jim Womack and John Krafcik share the origin story of the term “lean.” Jim led the MIT global benchmarking study of the automotive industry, which led to the...
View ArticleBecoming Horizontal in a Vertical World
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published May 18, 2010. It is the third of six in a series focused on exploring lean transformation. One of my favorite value-stream walks is with the senior...
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The Relentless Pursuit of Perfection
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Respect for People: Making the Job Easier for Workers
Turner Construction Company is the largest general builder in the United States, with over 10,000 direct employees and an annual construction volume of $15 billion. Turner has regional offices across...
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Crafting Quality Software: a Conversation with Robert Martin
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How an Established Company Disrupted an Industry
It’s one thing to revolutionize an industry as a startup, a small, nimble group of big thinkers identifying and attacking a weak link in an industry blinded by decades of stable, seemingly durable...
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Craftsmanship – the Lost Art in Product Development
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Craftsmanship Revolution: GE Appliances Redefines Appliance Product Development
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Pursuing Perfection: Craftsmanship in Product Development
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Lean Product and Process Development at Scale: Implementing Obeya Across...
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Improve Design Team Collaboration: A Beginner’s Guide to Setting Up an Obeya...
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View ArticleLessons on Managing Time from the hit show, The Bear
For me and countless other fans, watching the TV show The Bear is time well spent. And “every second counts,” as the show keeps reminding us. If you haven’t seen it yet, stop reading and start...
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From Product Development to Enterprise Transformation: TechnipFMC’s Obeya...
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View Article40 Years of Lean Observation: a Conversation with Art Byrne
In this episode of the WLEI podcast, LEI speaks with prolific author and business leader Art Byrne. During the discussion, Art shares his decades-long journey leading lean transformation, from...
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Obeya Management: 10 Practical Tips to Create a Command Center for Success
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The Role of a Chief Engineer in Vehicle Development: A Case Study of the 2019...
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Understanding Lean Transformation
What does it take to undergo a lean transformation? It is more than a collection of tools – lean transformation is a paradigm shift that aligns purpose, process, and people, leading to extraordinary...
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Lean thinkers, doers unite to discuss workplace challenges
This article is the first in a series exploring the key insights and discussions from the recent Future of People at Work Symposium, a groundbreaking event that brought together the Lean Community to...
View ArticleThe Making of a Chief Engineer
“I am calling to ask you to accept the role of Chief Engineer for the Excavator Product Line,” said the Vice President responsible for Caterpillar’s global excavator business. The position would be in...
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