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Freeing up cash by reducing stock at a lean car dealership
January 5, 2018
Freeing up cash by reducing stock at a lean car dealership

FEATURE – This story from Cape Town car dealership Halfway Ottery shows just how much eliminating stock can contribute to turning around a business by freeing up cash.

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Learn how 365 manages HR and accounting using visual boards
May 30, 2018
Learn how 365 manages HR and accounting using visual boards
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THE LEAN BAKERY – In the last episode of our video series, we learn how 365 is using an impressive visual management system to manage the accounting and human resources functions.

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Nick Katko explains the benefits of lean accounting
April 27, 2018
Nick Katko explains the benefits of lean accounting

FEATURE - Without a solid accounting function no transformation can ever succeed. The author explains why lean accounting should be part of your strategy.

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Visual management in the Finance department of a car dealer
February 2, 2018
Visual management in the Finance department of a car dealer

VIDEO - Visualization has an important role to play in creating awareness of the problems and highlighting gaps as a key starting point for improvement, and this Finance Manager does it with dedication.

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Lean accounting: a few key lessons from Wiremold
September 12, 2016
Lean accounting: a few key lessons from Wiremold

INTERVIEW – In this interview, the former CFO of uber-lean company Wiremold explains why our finance people hold the key to our transformation and gives us the lowdown on lean accounting.

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Workshop inspires a financial administrator to embrace lean
January 21, 2015
Workshop inspires a financial administrator to embrace lean

COLUMN – Finance is a critical function within a firm. Yet, lean thinking seems to struggle to make progress in this field. Following a workshop with Nick Katko, the author of this article sees an opportunity.

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Michael Ballé on why lean thinking makes cost-cutting smart
February 16, 2014
Michael Ballé on why lean thinking makes cost-cutting smart

FEATURE - What is the relationship between lean thinking and cost-cutting? Here's why you should focus on improvements as opposed to slashing a budget.

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How to measure the financial impact of lean thinking
July 16, 2015
How to measure the financial impact of lean thinking

INTERVIEW – How many times have you been asked, “What is the ROI of lean?” Jean Cunningham provides her insight to help you measure the financial impact of your lean improvements.

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How to apply lean principles and lean tools to accounting
June 11, 2015
How to apply lean principles and lean tools to accounting

FEATURE - Every part of an organization can benefit from the adoption of lean principles, but what about accounting? Here are a few useful tips to efficiently close the books at the end of each month.

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