Focus

Awakening

InterviewsFeb 8, 2021
Josh Howell
INTERVIEW – The extraordinary events of the past year have encouraged lean organizations around the world to ask deeper questions about purpose and value creation, says Josh Howell.

The J-Cost theory

FeaturesFeb 4, 2021
Marcus Chao
FEATURE – The approach described here, first adopted by this Chinese company, directly connects the daily work in manufacturing with an organization’s financial results.

Hope in lean nation

FeaturesDec 21, 2020
Roberto Priolo
FEATURE – As 2020 finally draws to an end, our editor reflects on the year that was and discusses why the Lean Community is a such an important source of inspiration and hope.

The lean developer

FeaturesDec 14, 2020
Ben Ellerby
FEATURE – How can digital companies develop a competitive edge in the "tech first" future? By using Lean Thinking to ensure continuous learning and transform the way coders think and work.

Lean ASAP!

Case studiesNov 2, 2020
Daryl Powell and Asgeir Nilsen
CASE STUDY – Some have blamed lean for the shortages of personal protective equipment (PPE) in first wave of the pandemic. This small Norwegian producer of disposable bedsheets used it to establish and ramp up the production of medical gowns for front-line healthcare workers.