The notion of improving operational efficiency is conspicuously absent from the healthcare debate — neither Obamacare nor any of the proposed GOP plans discuss the impact that a step-function ...

Nearly 20 years ago, the authors of “The Machine that Changed the World” caused a proverbial earthquake when they explained how lean systems would reinvent the automobile industry. James P. Womack, ...

Leadership is an essential building block for the successful implementation of Lean Thinking. This course describes leadership behaviors critical to the successful implementation of Lean in any ...

The role of monetary rewards in lean systems is controversial. Some lean advocates oppose using monetary incentives, arguing that they are ineffective and counterproductive. Others see compensation ...

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To improve performance, lean thinking must go beyond theory—it must be put into practice. The Rochester Chapter 44 of the Institute of Industrial Engineers (IEE) will hold the 31st Annual Performance ...

Attending this course prepares individuals to take the SAFe® 5 Agilist exam in order to receive the Leading SAFe certification. You will gain an understanding of the Lean-Agile mindset, why it’s so ...

In the buildup to its liberation of Kuwait in 1991, the U.S. moved mountains of supplies to Saudi Arabia. The goal was to have enough for anything that might arise during Desert Storm. Almost 1 ...

A central tenet of lean thinking is delivering value to our customer. However, there are two problems in how this long-standing belief has been practiced. First, it is stated as a principle yet it is ...