Lean transformations

Rising from the ashes thanks to lean thinking

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FeaturesOct 15, 2018

Eivind Reke

FEATURE – This Norwegian company has come back from the brink of bankruptcy by rallying its people around a common set of values, by leaning out its processes and by involving its leadership team.

A CEO’s journey of personal transformation

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InterviewsOct 9, 2018

Grey Dube

INTERVIEW - Grey Dube reflects on the approach, challenges and successes of becoming a lean CEO, and on how this helped turn Leratong Hospital into a lean organization.

Pulling it off

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Case studiesOct 3, 2018

Aykut Can Yildiz

CASE STUDY – A Turkish producer of gas valves for kitchen appliances has discovered the power of the lean principles of pull and flow, reaching results beyond its imagination.

A playground for lean teamwork and collaboration

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FeaturesSep 5, 2018

Catherine Chabiron

FEATURE – Enabling its people to think autonomously about problems and fostering collaboration among departments is allowing a French company that makes and installs playgrounds to thrive.

A tale of successful lean transformations worldwide

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FeaturesAug 24, 2018

Kobus Malan

FEATURE – Leading lean transformations in different countries is often considered a challenge. The author claims it’s not as difficult as normally assumed, so long as you stick to the lean fundamentals.

Keeping the spirit of care alive

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Case studiesAug 2, 2018

Peter Szarka

CASE STUDY – The author looks back at the impressive lean transformation of the Hungarian plant of Coloplast, a Danish company offering medical devices and services.

Managing the complexity of our oil & gas value streams

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FeaturesJul 19, 2018

Bela Kelemen

FEATURE – In this frank account, a senior executive discusses the challenges facing an oil and gas company as it tries to manage the complexity of its upstream and downstream supply chains.

The architecture of a lean transformation

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FeaturesJul 17, 2018

Dave Brunt

FEATURE – The role of the coach in a lean transformation is an often-debated topic. The author discusses his experience building the architecture of the Halfway turnaround.

The school undergoing a lean and digital transformation

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Case studiesJun 29, 2018

Attila Tószegi

CASE STUDY – An elementary school in Budapest is trying to bring innovation to the education by harnessing the power of lean thinking combined with a solid digital strategy.

What influences our ability to sustain change?

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Lean ManagementJun 25, 2018

Jim Womack

WOMACK’S YOKOTEN – The author visits a company that has sustained lean for a decade. In trying to understand how they did it, he finds how fundamentally the management system has changed.

A long-term commitment to lean at American Family Insurance

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InterviewsJun 21, 2018

Matt Cornwell

INTERVIEW – With a long history of improvement efforts and a commitment to giving divisions the time to really grasp lean thinking, American Family Insurance is laying the foundation for real and lasting change.

A well-engineered product is easy to make

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InterviewsJun 15, 2018

Tyler Schilling

INTERVIEW – Convinced that a product that is correctly engineered is easy to manufacture, this product development unit relies on lean thinking to ensure its remotely operated vehicles perform at their best.

Building applications that really support the daily work

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FeaturesJun 11, 2018

Morné Fourie

FEATURE – Technology should help people in their work, and it is with this in mind that the general manager of this car preparation center decided to learn to develop Apps.

Leveraging lean thinking to make our community healthier

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InterviewsJun 5, 2018

Kiame Mahaniah

INTERVIEW – The inspirational CEO of a community health center in Massachusetts discusses leadership transition, the role of lean facilitators and front-line engagement.

The Fire Department transforming itself and its city

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InterviewsMay 25, 2018

Brad Brown

INTERVIEW – Is “lean fire-fighting” an oxymoron? It isn’t if you are the Grand Rapids Fire Department, which has not only turned itself around but is also leading a city-wide lean transformation.

The elements of a successful lean healthcare transformation

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InterviewsMay 14, 2018

Frederico Tarrago

INTERVIEW – In this follow-up conversation with the Hospital Moinhos de Vento in Brazil, we learn about the elements that are helping them to make lean stick.

Our editor sits down with lean farmer Ben Hartman

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InterviewsApr 25, 2018

Ben Hartman

INTERVIEW – Ben Hartman has used lean in his micro-farm in Indiana for six years. Not only did he find in it a way to support his family doing what he loves, he might have also discovered how to transform our food system.

How this SME made lean its strategy for sustainable growth

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FeaturesApr 23, 2018