However, one flaw in the Lean strategy is that Lean is predicated on the assumption of a stable, contained process in which variation has little significance. In the manufacturing industry, this ...

In today’s climate-aware world, sustainability is no longer a “nice to have”— it’s a business imperative. While many companies focus on high-profile environmental initiatives like switching to ...

Why do some people seem to stay effortlessly lean while others struggle despite dieting and exercise? The answer lies in a mix of genetics, biology, and—more importantly—everyday habits that often go ...

Don't expect a positive ROI from your lean and Six Sigma investments if they are nothing but a pretty picture. I once had a plant manager tell me his factory had implemented Six Sigma, but there was ...