lean management

Lean in hospitality: challenges and opportunities

InterviewsSep 20, 2022

INTERVIEW – Juan Pedro Gonzalez is a pioneer of lean in hospitality, having spearheaded the transformation of Spain’s Dreamplace hotels since the beginning. Here, he discusses what role lean can play in advancing the industry.

Lean through four generations

FeaturesAug 12, 2022

Jim Womack

FEATURE – Every lean generation has faced challenges, and it’s critical we understand the context around us if we are to continue to grow our Community, says Jim Womack.

What’s in a word?

FeaturesAug 9, 2022

Sharon Visser

FEATURE – In the lean world, we are used to acronyms and abbreviations. But what’s the value of words if their meaning is lost and fails to reach those we are communicating with?

Tell me about your metrics and I’ll tell you who you are

FeaturesAug 5, 2022

Flávio Battaglia

FEATURE – Pure and simple management by indicators can be a trap leading us to make decisions that are inconsistent with the real needs of a company. The balance between facts and data is key.

What is the lean in lean?

FeaturesJul 8, 2022

Michael Ballé & Dan Jones

FEATURE – The only way for lean to succeed is to change a leader’s behavior so the rest of the organization will change too and people get the support they need to become problem solvers.

5 ways to improve your connection with the gemba

FeaturesMay 31, 2022

Flávio Battaglia

FEATURE – The author discusses the practices that can help us make the most of the traditional mantra “go see, ask why, and show respect”.

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 learning, reinvented

InterviewsMay 3, 2022

David Marriott, Dave Brunt and Sarah Gregory

INTERVIEW – From hospitals to start-ups, lean principles have been applied far beyond their origins at Toyota. This article discusses how lean can be applied to learning – specifically, how we can apply lean learning to learning lean.

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.

Creating a model primary care unit

Case studiesApr 7, 2022

The CSJ primary care team

CASE STUDY – This primary care unit in Brazil is hoping to become a model for other units in their system. Take note, this is how Lean Thinking can spread across healthcare systems.

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.

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.

The power of suggestions

FeaturesJan 13, 2022

Andrew Quibell

FEATURE – At Toyota, led by senior executives, suggestion schemes have contributed to decades of improvement. This article explores why they are so effective and encourages you to try one out for yourself.

Lean around the clock

FeaturesNov 25, 2021

John Shook

FEATURE – With one of the biggest lean events of the year just four days away, John Shook tells you why you should participate and what you can expect.

A deep dive into the Lean Transformation Framework

InterviewsNov 18, 2021

Dave Brunt

INTERVIEW – The Lean Transformation Framework has become a reference for many organizations around the world. In this Q&A, Dave Brunt discusses its impact and tells us what LTF content will be available at the Lean Global Connection.

Lean healthcare around the globe

InterviewsNov 15, 2021

Flávio Battaglia

INTERVIEW – With the Lean Global Connection just two weeks away, we learn more about the lean healthcare content available to attendees.

Reflections from a Norwegian lean road trip

FeaturesOct 21, 2021

Michael Ballé, Daryl Powell and Eivind Reke

FEATURE – Fresh from a number of visits to Norwegian gemba, the authors share their reflections and discuss the importance of making the information flow visible.

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lean management

Lean in hospitality: challenges and opportunities

Lean through four generations

What’s in a word?

Tell me about your metrics and I’ll tell you who you are

What is the lean in lean?

5 ways to improve your connection with the gemba

Cost calculation vs cost awareness

8 key lessons from Toyota

Lean learning, reinvented

Lean transformations: failure and misconceptions

Creating a model primary care unit

A fork in the road for lean research?

Back from the brink

The power of suggestions

Lean around the clock

A deep dive into the Lean Transformation Framework

Lean healthcare around the globe

Reflections from a Norwegian lean road trip