Archive for February 2022
The Competitive Advantage of Lean Process Creation
SERIES – The authors of The Power of Process open their new series by explaining why it’s critical to integrate product and process development. Words: Eric Ethington and Matt Zayko “All the ills of the organization show up on the production floor.” John Shook MARY SHELLEY STRIKES! As the new manager at the site, I…
Read MoreBack from the Brink
ROUNDUP – Our editor looks back at the best articles explaining how Lean Thinking can help in a crisis and bring an organization back from the brink of disaster. Words: Roberto Priolo, Managing Editor, Planet Lean “Having no problem is the biggest problem of all.” Well, these days we certainly have no trouble living by…
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CASE STUDY – This Chilean agrobusiness company achieved great results in a very short time by applying lean to standardize its processes and improve its productivity. They are now berry fond of the methodology. Words: Rodrigo Herrera with Marcelo Pinto At Vilkun, we have been making an innovative product for the past 15 years. Our mission…
Read MoreComplete Guide To Understanding Control Charts
What are Control Charts? Control Charts are a simple yet powerful tool that helps us understand if a process is “stable or in control.” Control Charts are used in the Control phase of the DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control) process. The charts help us track process statistics over time and help us understand…
Read MoreThere are two Ps in LPPD
INTERVIEW – The authors of the new book The Power of Process debunk some of the most common myths about lean process development. Interviewees: Eric Ethington and Matt Zayko Planet Lean: The idea of a “process that is lean from the start” is compelling. Is it possible? And what are the challenges inherent to creating…
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