SERIES – In the final article in their series on lean process development, the authors discuss what it takes to get started with their 6CON process development model.
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Lean in hospitality: challenges and opportunities
INTERVIEW – Juan Pedro Gonzalez is a pioneer of lean in hospitality, having spearheaded the transformation of Spain’s Dreamplace hotels since the beginning. Here, he discusses what role lean can play in advancing the industry.
A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor
CALL TO ARMS – The current economic situation is presenting great challenges to organizations around the world, but in difficult times lean gives its best. Provided we all do our part, with conviction and determination.
Building a lean platform for Industry 4.0 operating systems
FEATURE – As organizations strive to modernize and ride the wave of new technologies, what should their operating systems look like? How can they adapt to Industry 4.0?
What is Yokoten?
ROUNDUP – Knowing sharing is a powerful enabler of lean change. In this roundup, our editor discusses the benefits of yokoten and shares a few examples.
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Boosting the lean-agile maturity of our teams
FEATURE – BRQ Digital Solutions shows that effective customer-focused improvement must happen from the inside out, with team development aligned with the pillars of lean digital transformation.
Lean maintenance in agriculture
FEATURE – The problems agricultural businesses encounter every day can be solved using simple concepts of lean maintenance, resulting in considerable gains.
Lean through four generations
FEATURE – Every lean generational has faced challenges, and it’s critical we understand the context around us if we are to continue to grow our Community, says Jim Womack.
Tell me about your metrics and I’ll tell you who you are
FEATURE – Pure and simple management by indicators can be a trap leading us to make decisions that are inconsistent with the real needs of a company. The balance between facts and data is key.
Enabling improvement across our healthcare system
CASE STUDY – How do you give hundreds of primary care units the tools and knowledge they need to make improvements? The Catalan Health Service found the solution in hoshin kanri.