Lean transformations

What to do when the fire is out?

Case studiesOct 14, 2021

Oriol Perez, David Llovich and Daniel Villanueva

CASE STUDY – This packaging company in Catalonia has been able to cleverly balance the resolution of urgent problems and the advancement of the lean transformation. But what to do when the burning platform is no more?

Lean and agile, how they interact

FeaturesSep 2, 2021

The LIB digital team

FEATURE – This article explains how Lean Thinking and the agile method can strengthen and optimize our digital transformation efforts.

Deep dive in a lean digital company #6

FeaturesAug 30, 2021

Catherine Chabiron

FEATURE – In the final article of her series, the author spends a day with Theodo’s CEO and co-founder to learn how lean informs its strategy and vision.

Building lean into our strategy

Case studiesAug 19, 2021

Deisa Conegundes, Flavio Picchi & Renato Mariz

CASE STUDY – Brazil-based construction company Andrade Gutierrez has been able to sustain its transformation by consistently developing internal capabilities and making Lean Thinking its strategy.

Reinventing reimbursement

Case studiesJul 26, 2021

Tatiana Ferreira, Selma Souza and Luciana Gomes

CASE STUDY – The reimbursement department of the largest independent insurance company in Brazil has brought together lean and digitalization to improve its service to customers.

What is a real lean transformation?

FeaturesJun 24, 2021

Michael Ballé & Alejandro Garcia-Mella

FEATURE – Looking at successful journeys, the authors explain why a true lean transformation requires a chain of mentoring in TPS to fulfil the promise of each person’s individual learning.

Troublesome problems and threshold concepts

FeaturesMay 24, 2021

Michael Ballé

FEATURE – Looking back on the lean journeys he's seen firsthand, the author concludes that a true lean transformation occurs when you establish lines of mentoring to the Thinking People System.

An authentic blueprint

FeaturesMar 25, 2021

Sharon Visser

FEATURE – The lean house can be seen as a blueprint for a transformation. But what happens when CEO or other senior leaders are not aligned with the vision expressed in the roof?

Becoming a role model

Case studiesFeb 15, 2021

Javier Sala Mercado

CASE STUDY – This hospital in Argentina has leveraged the power of Lean Thinking to greatly enhance patient care, even in the pandemic, and receive internationally renowned accreditations.

Lean in SMEs

FeaturesJan 11, 2021

Severino Abad

FEATURE – SMEs represent the backbone of many economies, but few of them contemplate embarking on a lean transformation. The author discusses why and offers some tips to help them embrace lean.

10 obstacles to a lean transformation

FeaturesDec 3, 2020

Terry O'Donoghue

FEATURE – Hansei is a powerful tool that helps us understand Lean Thinking and advance on our journey. The author shares the lessons he learned from the struggles Halfway Toyota encountered during its years-long transformation.

Lean logistics at Thales LAS

FeaturesNov 23, 2020

Catherine Chabiron

NOTES FROM THE GEMBA – Thanks to the effective application of Just-in-time and Jidoka, Thales LAS has managed to turn around its logistics department. Catherine Chabiron reports.

Lean turnaround – charting a new course

FeaturesSep 17, 2020

José Roberto Ferro

FEATURE – In business, the word “turnaround” refers to radical changes in the direction a company is moving toward. Here’s why Lean Thinking can increase the chances of success of such endeavors.

Making a hotel restaurant leaner and safer

Case studiesAug 24, 2020

César Sancho

CASE STUDY – This hotel in Spain has been able to leverage Lean Thinking in its restaurant to successfully adapt to the new Covid-19 regulations enforced in the country, becoming more efficient along the way.

Smooth as silk

Case studiesAug 20, 2020

Marcus Chao

CASE STUDY – An Esquel factory in GuiLin, China injected lean principles and practices into its processes to become more efficient and environmentally-friendly.

Changing our minds to change our business

FeaturesJul 30, 2020

Catherine Chabiron

NOTES FROM THE GEMBA – It can take time to challenge our misconceptions and set off on a lean journey. Once we get it, however, it’s hard to stop the improvements, as this French company found out.

Optimizing material handling with lean

Case studiesJul 27, 2020

Adionil José Fumagali Júnior

CASE STUDY – By streamlining its internal processes, an agribusiness company in Brazil managed to reduce its material handling cycle time by 75% and the associated costs by 66%.

Learning our way to the top of the mountain

Case studiesJul 13, 2020

Eivind Reke with Ole Christian Thømt

CASE STUDY – By building Lean Thinking into its processes and culture and developing people’s capabilities, this Norwegian company serving the oil&gas sector achieved fantastic results.

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Lean transformations

What to do when the fire is out?

Lean and agile, how they interact

Deep dive in a lean digital company #6

Building lean into our strategy

Reinventing reimbursement

What is a real lean transformation?

Troublesome problems and threshold concepts

An authentic blueprint

Becoming a role model

Lean in SMEs

10 obstacles to a lean transformation

Lean logistics at Thales LAS

Lean turnaround – charting a new course

Making a hotel restaurant leaner and safer

Smooth as silk

Changing our minds to change our business

Optimizing material handling with lean

Learning our way to the top of the mountain