How SMED – Single Minute Exchange of Dies – Reduces Changeovers
Lean East shares how SMED – Single Minute Exchange of Dies – can help you reduce your changeover times so you are more efficient and productive
The Relationship Between Muda, Mura, and Muri
Lean East shares the relationship between the Lean Japanese terms muda, mura, and muri. Learn to eliminate waste, unevenness, and overburden!
Continuous Flow
Lean East shares the benefits of trying to achieve continuous process flow – completing one piece at a time rather than batching. Reduce buffers to see problems!
The Business Case for Lean
Lean East clients experience increased profit and improved outcomes. Our business case for Lean thinking and Lean engagements includes five client examples.
The Difference Between Push and Pull
We define and explain the differences between push and pull in Lean Six Sigma, and why the goal is to “flow value at the pull of the customer.”
Develop Scientific Thinking with Lean Kata
Learn about the Lean Improvement Kata and Coaching Kata and how they develop new habits of scientific thinking to benefit your organization.
The Checklist Manifesto
Our Checklist Manifesto book summary. Learn about a simple and effective tool for getting tasks completed, getting them right – and saving lives!
Allowing For Trial & Error
As the world becomes more complex, organizations must experiment to learn and grow. We share the Lean East improvement cycle and tips for leaders, on video!
Are you a “Super Nurse” on your Team?
People who save the day and rescue a team from disaster are priceless, but having people fill this role can also lead to three problems you need to address.
8 Lean Wastes: Transportation vs Motion
Learn the difference between the Lean wastes of Motion and Transportation (with examples) and how to eliminate these wastes from your processes.
