One of the core goals of the Lean improvement methodology is the reduction of any material, effort, or expense that does not ultimately add value to the customer. Practitioners have identified seven distinct types of waste and d…
On Fridays I will post a Lean related Quote. Throughout our lifetimes many people touch our lives and leave us with words of wisdom. These can both be a source of new learning and also a point to pause and reflect upon lessons we have learned. Within L…
At the outset of 2023, concerns about economic conditions and a possible worsening recession are top of mind for most business leaders. Interest rate increases, GDP shrinking, and rising inflation alongside low unemployment rates hav…
All Northeast Lean Conference attendees received a copy of Kevin Hancock’s book, “The Seventh Power: One CEO’s Journey Into the Business of Shared Leadership.” Kevin Hancock is the CEO of Hancock Lumber Company, one of the oldest and best know family b…
“Business transformation” is a phrase used to describe what happens when an organization fundamentally changes its operations. The goal of business transformation is to enhance operational and financial performance. Business transformation may…
A selection of highlighted blog posts from Lean bloggers from the month of January 2022. You can also view the previous monthly Lean Roundups here. Systems Primed for Finding Fault – Christopher R Chapman discusses how leadership creates s…
We recently had the honor of hosting Nick Katko, President and Owner of BMA and author of several books, including The Lean CFO – 2nd Edition and co-author of Practicing Lean Accounting, on a webinar with KaiNexus Senior Advisor Mark…
On Fridays I will post a Lean related Quote. Throughout our lifetimes many people touch our lives and leave us with words of wisdom. These can both be a source of new learning and also a point to pause and reflect upon lessons we have learned. Within L…
If our conversations with business leaders are any indication, the theme of 2023 is how to get more productivity out of existing resources. The uncertain economy and difficult labor market are forcing leaders to think creatively about increasi…
UnsplashEmployees want to work for a business that shares their ethics and values. They want to know that their employer has a moral compass and that they are authentically interested in solving the world’s major issues.Employees also want to feel empo…
