Archive for September 2022
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. Interviewee: Juan Pedro Gonzalez, former Head of Operations, Dreamplace Planet Lean: You were one of the first people to see…
Read MoreBuilding 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? Words: Andrew Quibell Businesses are placing a tremendous amount of focus on getting their systems and processes aligned with Industry 4.0 requirements (more on this here) and…
Read MoreA 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. Words: Roberto Priolo, Managing Editor, Planet Lean On August 7th, 1947, a raft smashed against the coral reef off a…
Read MoreThe Keys to Succeed in the Digital Transformation Industry Today
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. The global digital transformation market is expected to grow from $521.5 billion in 2021 to $1,247.5 billion in 2026. And numerous other statistics indicate the presence and implementation of digital transformation initiatives in the global business sector. Being a professional technology consultant and co-founder of a digital…
Read MoreTransforming quickly, but mindfully
CASE STUDY – Starting in January this year, the Mexican plant of this manufacturer of lighting and electrical solutions has initiated a lean transformation that has already led to impressive results in terms of productivity. Words: Mauricio Rodríguez, Operations Director, Simon’s plant in Toluca, with Héctor Rincón Ortiz, lean coach at Lean Institute Colombia. Change…
Read MoreThe Best Job of My Life
These are difficult times to be positive about almost anything, and certainly the nature of work is no exception. The lingering challenges of the pandemic on both the family and one’s professional life, many corporate disruptions across industries, economic instability affecting all of us, and the evolving “world of work” which has certainly become more…
Read MoreWhat is Yokoten?
ROUNDUP – Knowledge sharing is a powerful enabler of lean change. In this roundup, our editor discusses the benefits of yokoten and shares a few examples. Words: Roberto Priolo, Managing Editor, Planet Lean As we go about our lives at work, we learn new things about our jobs and processes, and it is only natural…
Read MoreApplying Six Sigma in Your Daily Life Helps Reduce Stress
Despite all the negativity surrounding stress, it can actually be good for you. It can motivate you to succeed, build resilience, boost immunity in the short term and even make life more meaningful. However, it needs to be managed. Unmanaged stress can contribute to many health conditions, including hypertension, insomnia, depression and anxiety. It can…
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