State of lean

The way to radical lean

FeaturesAug 2, 2021
Michael Ballé
FEATURE – Reflecting on Nomura-san’s recently published book on radical quality improvement, the author encourages us to embrace the spirit of “Dantotsu” to meet the challenges we face as a society.

The paradox of learning

FeaturesJul 19, 2021
Michael Ballé
FEATURE – In this call to arms, the author encourages us to fight to prove the relevance of Lean Thinking in such difficult times and explains why only mastering it can truly address our problems.

Lean as a path

FeaturesJul 12, 2021
Dan Jones
FEATURE – The author describes Lean Thinking as a path of discovery and explains why attempts to define it “once and for all” are destined to fail.

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.

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.

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.

A lean view on… the media

InterviewsSep 28, 2020
Michael Ballé
INTERVIEW – If we truly believe lean can change society, then we should use it as a lens through which to look into different aspects of our lives – even when those associations are hard to make. This month, we discuss the world of media.

The world after Covid-19

FeaturesApr 17, 2020
Dan Jones
FEATURE – Looking to the future, the author encourages us to challenge obsolete ideas and seize the opportunity provided by Lean Thinking to make the world a better place for all.

New Year loss and found

FeaturesJan 13, 2020
John Shook
FEATURE – 2019 was another momentous year for the Lean Community. John Shook reflects on what we lost and what we gained in the last year of the decade.