Tag Archives: Lean Leaders

No No NO-This is NOT Operational Excellence

Posted on May 7, 2010 by Adam Zak

Once again the general business press, writing about UC San Francisco, really has this all wrong. This is not Lean Thinking; it is not operational excellence; it is not “transformation.” It is misguided, misleading and, pure and simple, misinformation.  And it … Continue reading →

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Congratulations to these Lean Leaders: 2010 Shingo Prize Lean Enterprises

Posted on April 25, 2010 by Adam Zak

The Shingo Prize: Guanajuato Manufacturing Complex North Plant, AAM – Silao, Mexico Interiores Aéreos S.A. De C.V. Gulfstream Aerospace – Mexicali, Mexico Shingo Silver Medallion: Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company– Lawton, Oklahoma HID Global – North Haven, Connecticut Hi-Tech Gears … Continue reading →

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Lean Innovation in Corporate Laundry Services – Cintas

Posted on April 21, 2010 by Adam Zak

Lean ideas often come to those who attend Lean Continuous Improvement/Transformation Summits Later this evening I’ll be attending the welcome dinner prior to the opening of the Lean Leadership Summit at the Hyatt in Irvine, CA.  I’m looking forward to … Continue reading →

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