If your company is forced to cut jobs, workers who remain will be forced to pick up the torch for lean practices, even as they look to snuff out the fires.
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Monthly Archives: February 2009
Fight the Pessimist in You
The pessimist in me says it’s a good time to sulk. The optimist says it’s time to find a path out of this mess. The folks at the American Small Manufacturers Coalition (ASMC) are looking for that path, too...
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In Praise of Process Maps
Process maps can serve as the cornerstone of a lean initiative, but beware the map that doesn't cover all trails — it can turn good intentions to wasted effort.
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Lean on Your Peers
In times like these, silence is a hindrance; it's dialogue that can teach us new ways to cope. Perhaps it's time to tap the wisdom of your peers in the lean community.
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Lean Is Not a Business Strategy
Lean manufacturing is an operational discipline. It helps a company follow its strategic plan as efficiently as possible. It is a means to an end, but it is not a strategy in itself. Sometimes this gets lost in the wash.