Tag Archives: Lean Leaders

No No NO-This is NOT Operational Excellence

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

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

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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