DIY Lean Manufacturing Training
Your Small Business Lean Advisor
We help small business manufacturers run their operations at a world class level.
Our Services
Lean Consulting
When you need a hands-on expert to address an operational challenge, we’re here for you!
On-Site Training
Need some kick-butt training to develop your people and go to that next level? We can do it!
Lean Academy
Time to unlock the full potential of every person in your organization? Check out the Lean Smarts Academy.
Don’t Settle for the Status Quo
In today’s world, world-class “lean” performance is available to small businesses but is often missed or misunderstood.
Many leaders are overwhelmed trying to keep up with their business and have little time to figure out “the better way” of running their organization. Most settle for the status quo and continue using traditional approaches—many of which have been unchanged for over a century—and continue to struggle each day with firefighting, stress, and a disengaged workforce.
At Lean Smarts, we want to get you away from the status quo and take your entire organization along with you.
For over 8 years we’ve been working hands-on with organizations, helping them realize new levels of performance and growing their people along the way.
What makes us different?
Our approach is to teach, not just do
We want you to no longer need us someday, so that your lean future is sustainable.
Our bias is for taking action
We believe getting our hands dirty is the best way to find creative and effective solutions.
Our solutions are sustainable
We emphasize practices and improvements that are sustainable long term.
Our training resources are freaking fun
We pride ourselves in training that is simple, fun, and especially designed for frontline employees.
Join the Lean Smarts Academy
In-depth courses & training
Learn about lean to your hearts content with an extensive video library, facility tours, and more
Transformation resources
Find video interviews, case studies, and step-by-step guidance for transforming your organization
Connect with other lean maniacs
Find other industry professionals, form support groups, access our forums, attend live Q&A and more
