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Learning to say “No” on the way to “Yes”

FeaturesMay 19, 2022

SERIES – The authors discuss the third of six elements in their process development model – Converge – using experiments to test key aspects of different ideas, while objectively working towards a single design concept slated for refinement and implementation.

Cost calculation vs cost awareness

FeaturesMay 16, 2022

Michael Ballé

FEATURE – As inflation bites, the author offers us an insightful take into what it really means to understand a company’s costs. Hint, it doesn’t involve passing them on to customers.

8 key lessons from Toyota

FeaturesMay 10, 2022

Roberto Priolo

ROUND-UP – Our editor looks back at the most insightful articles Planet Lean has published on the most talked-about company in the lean world. Here are eight key lessons from Toyota, straight from our archives.

Lean transformations: failure and misconceptions

FeaturesApr 29, 2022

Nestor Gavilan

FEATURE – Drawing inspiration from his research into the causes of failure of transformations, the author discusses how these can directly be linked to the most common misconceptions on Lean Thinking.

The value of testing multiple concepts at once

FeaturesApr 21, 2022

Matt Zayko and Eric Ethington

SERIES—The authors discuss Concepts, the second of six elements in their process development model, discovering the key knowledge gaps and exploring multiple process design options to facilitate learning.

Operation Honeybee

FeaturesApr 12, 2022

Sharon Visser

FEATURE – To consistently identify new and better ways of doing things can breathe new life into a lean journey, but only if the knowledge developed can be effectively shared across the organization.

The theory of lean transformation

FeaturesMar 31, 2022

Michael Ballé

FEATURE – In this compelling theoretical piece, the author reminds us how in a lean organization relations are structured around learning opportunities rather than execution. This is what ultimately enables a company to grow.

Deploying strategic metrics in operations

FeaturesMar 28, 2022

Szabolcs Molnár

FEATURE – Using the example of a chain of pizzerias, the author explains why “slicing the elephant” is the approach you want to follow when it comes to deploying strategic metrics in operations.

Understanding the context of your process

FeaturesMar 17, 2022

Matt Zayko and Eric Ethington

SERIES – The authors discuss the first of six elements in their process development model – Context – highlighting the importance of gaining clarity on the objectives of the process being created.

A fork in the road for lean research?

FeaturesFeb 28, 2022

Daryl Powell

RESEARCH – The author reflects on several highly-ranked academic publications to paint a picture of salient lean knowledge, both past and present, and suggests several avenues for future lean research.

The value of software

FeaturesFeb 24, 2022

Michael Ballé, Céleste Dhellemmes and Woody Rousseau

FEATURE – The authors explain why putting value at the heart of customer discussions is key to developing a successful, resilient tech firm.

The competitive advantage of lean process creation

FeaturesFeb 17, 2022

Matt Zayko and Eric Ethington

SERIES – The authors of The Power of Process open their new series by explaining why it’s critical to integrate product and process development.

Back from the brink

FeaturesFeb 14, 2022

Roberto Priolo

ROUNDUP – Our editor looks back at the best articles explaining how Lean Thinking can help in a crisis and bring an organization back from the brink of disaster.

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Features

Learning to say “No” on the way to “Yes”

Cost calculation vs cost awareness

8 key lessons from Toyota

Lean transformations: failure and misconceptions

The value of testing multiple concepts at once

Operation Honeybee

The theory of lean transformation

Deploying strategic metrics in operations

Understanding the context of your process

A fork in the road for lean research?

The value of software

The competitive advantage of lean process creation

Back from the brink