In this video we teach kaizen from the humble coffee machine! True kaizen is not like the scheduled “kaizen events” that are commonly used in the United States. Instead, kaizen represents a mindset and culture of small incremental changes. P.S. If you’re looking for the first lean tip video involving the coffee machine, check out …
Preview our hilarious Introduction to 5S video from our 5S Productivity training series! Find out what 5S is all about in this entertaining and simple video. Learn more about 5S/3S here on our summary training page. Take our FREE Basics of Lean 5S Training Course here.
Today we share about the idea of “Fix What Bugs You” from Paul Akers and 2 Second Lean. It is one of the simplest concepts to teach everyone about lean. It engages everyone every day and sets the bar so low that every contribution counts–no matter how small. If you want to create a culture …
In this lean tip we show the amazing results you can get when transforming mass production into one piece flow using lean manufacturing techniques. An amazing amount of waste can be eliminated when making the change to one piece flow. It reduces burden on manufacturing processes, scheduling, and personnel and is at the heart of …
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Today we celebrate Cow Appreciation Day 2017 at Chick-Fil-A with this commemorative video. Believe it or not, lean is the reason behind how everyone can eat mor chikin at Chick-Fil-A. In this video we discuss the impact of takt time, cycle time, and process design on productivity.
Today we give an explanation for how over production increases the remaining seven wastes of lean manufacturing using an everyday laundry machine. Avoid the evils of over production by reducing the batch size as much as possible!
