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COLUMN – In this column, different lean and technology experts answer the same pressing question shaping today’s tech/AI debate. This month, the question on everyone's mind: will AI really take our jobs?

FEATURE – Lean engineering keeps products alive by relentlessly reconnecting them to real use—learning across generations, shaping clear purpose, and resolving constraints early so value endures as markets evolve.

FEATURE – Between hype and skepticism, understanding AI’s true capabilities is essential for leaders seeking to applyit meaningfully within their organizations.

CASE STUDY – By combining lean methods with happiness science, Vietnamese company Biti’s transformed its culture, improving performance, engagement, and wellbeing while placing people at the heart of continuous improvement.

FEATURE - In this series based on his latest book What’s Lean?, Michael Ballé explains lean terms, from the most common to the least known, to uncover the meaning and thinking behind them.

INTERVIEW – Ahead of this month’s UK Lean Summit, Dave Brunt shares some of the highlights of this year’s event and tells us about how Lean Enterprise Academy ensures every summit is relevant to attendees.

FEATURE – The authors explore how, together, daily management and hoshin kanri align front-line work with strategy, enabling continuous improvement, learning, and effective execution.

NOTES FROM THE GEMBA – By renewing its focus on value and turning the gemba into a place for learning, Veolia Eau France is improving safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. (Part 1 of 2)