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Managing on Purpose
Managing on Purpose

INTERVIEW – A new book on hoshin kanri is out! We sit down with the author to learn about the publication and how it can help organizations.

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Transforming logistics: the lean journey at GE Appliances
Transforming logistics: the lean journey at GE Appliances

INTERVIEW – Learn how Lean Thinking helped GE Appliances improve performance, develop people, and build a resilient, customer-focused, and learning-driven organization.

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How tools really work in a lean program
March 25, 2025
How tools really work in a lean program

FEATURE – Many lean initiatives fail because managers lack an understanding of how adults learn. The authors discuss why execs need clear strategies that link improvement efforts to human capital development.

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Extending Kanban benefits from the shopfloor to the supply chain
March 20, 2025
Extending Kanban benefits from the shopfloor to the supply chain

FEATURE – This article explores the benefits of an electronic kanban and explains how it enables a truly lean supply chain.

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Bringing lean knowledge to Vietnam
March 17, 2025
Bringing lean knowledge to Vietnam

INTERVIEW - On April 18th, Lean Global Network and KD Consulting will hold a not-to-be-missed event in Ho Chi Minh City for the Vietnamese lean community. In this Q&A, Tony and Khoa tell us what to expect from the summit.

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Igniting efficiency
March 11, 2025
Igniting efficiency

CASE STUDY – This nickel smelting operation in Indonesia used the Lean Transformation Framework to optimize furnace inspections and minimize delays.

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The pursuit of the perfect order
March 5, 2025
The pursuit of the perfect order

CASE STUDY – Learn how Knauf, a global provider of prefabricated materials, regained its sales leadership in Brazil, impressively optimized its performance indicators, and transformed people's mindset and behaviors.

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Logistic Kaizen: the devil is in the details
February 26, 2025
Logistic Kaizen: the devil is in the details

FEATURE – Focused experimentation and kaizen can lead to impressive results in as little as one day, as the story of this Hungarian company shows.

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Join the UK Lean Summit 2025
February 21, 2025
Join the UK Lean Summit 2025

INTERVIEW – Dave Brunt tells us about the upcoming UK Lean Summit, one of the year’s must-attend events for lean practitioners.

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Beyond recovery: Bernard Controls Europe's lean approach to improvement
February 18, 2025
Beyond recovery: Bernard Controls Europe's lean approach to improvement

CASE STUDY – Lean Thinking helped Bernard Controls Europe improve efficiency, reduce lead times, and enhance quality, fostering resilience in the post-pandemic industrial landscape.

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