Lean can be defined in many ways, as a way of thinking, a culture, as a system or as a specific tool to improve efficiency. Lean can also be described with three simple words value, flow and efficiency [John Shook, Middle)
When we look at the highly successful companies described in the book “The High Velocity Edge” by Steven Spear, (4th from the Left), we learn how market leaders leverage operational excellence. These companies learn to see and solve problems on a continuous basis, empower their people from the bottom up, spread the knowledge through the organization and develop lean capabilities in others.
Lean in it’s simplest form can be described by three words VALUE, FLOW & EFFICIENCY
When we look at the highly successful companies described in the book “The High Velocity Edge” by Steven Spear, (4th from the Left), we learn how market leaders leverage operational excellence. These companies learn to see and solve problems on a continuous basis, empower their people from the bottom up, spread the knowledge through the organization and develop lean capabilities in others.
Will Lichtig (First on Left) a Lawyer that has been a pioneer in Lean Project Delivery teaches us there is a collaborative more trustful way of working together that is non-confrontational. Bill Seed (Far Right) who is the head of design and construction for Disney Imagineering recently headed up a Group, to document the process in a must read book for building professionals interested in “Transforming Design and Construction”
From Niklas Modig author of “This is Lean” second from the right we learn that Lean is best applied by focusing on FLOW verses RESOURCE efficiency. By removing constraints and making sure there is capacity to keep production flowing, teams can be more successful in delivering value.
“This is Lean” is an awesome book because it helps to make Lean easy to understand. If you focus on creating VALUE for the customer by getting work to FLOW (Just-In-Time) and stop to fix problems with EFFICIENCY as soon as they occur (JIDOKA), you will be more successful.
Murray Guy @Lean_tobe_Green
Mguy@i-designs.ca
Murray Guy @Lean_tobe_Green
Mguy@i-designs.ca
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