Category Archives: Lean-Manufacturing

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Just Because They Call It Lean Does Not Mean That It Is

Apr 27, 2015

Rebecca examines the system behind the tools, which is what Lean Manufacturing really means.

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Vaccinations and Excellence

Jan 28, 2015

As the measles outbreak that began in Disneyland spreads to multiple states, Public Health experts (including John Swartzburg from UC-Berkeley) voice frustration and concern. Entirely …

Why 75% Of Companies Fail At Lean Transformation

Jan 27, 2015

Rebecca shares how to become one of the few who succeed at realizing the potential of lean.

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AME Lean Conference: All About Leadership

Nov 17, 2014

I just invested 5 days at the Association for Manufacturing Excellence (AME) international conference in Jacksonville, FL. Over the years, the content of the conference …

Layout of a Greenfield Operation

Nov 2, 2014

A manufacturer has a rare opportunity to reduce costs significantly when it moves operations to a new building. Determining the optimal layout that minimizes …

Competition is a Lot Like New York City

Sep 29, 2014

As I look through my hotel window at the New York traffic, I am reminded that this is indeed the city that never sleeps. The …

Lean Is Not About Cost Reduction

Aug 26, 2014

In this podcast Becky explains that you can’t cut your way to the top – cost reduction is best achieved as a result of improving other factors. Lean manufacturing can help you do that.