why is it essential to plan in logistics?

feature – there is more to logistics than an ancillary process that supports the rest of the company. but then, why do we never have a plan for it, like we do for manufacturing? words: ágnes antal, l…

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enabling lean turnarounds

my lean journey began in january of 1982. i had just become the general manager of the high intensity and quartz lamp department, a component of general electric’s lighting business group in clevelan…

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20 years of lean in the netherland

lean in the netherlands lean management history of lean feature – in february, our affiliate in the netherlands turned 20. the president of lean management instituut reflects on this achiev…

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teaching/learning systems

lean culture lean healthcare lean management system lean management jidoka feature – to get the results we want from a system, or prevent it from generating undesirable events, we need to u…

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small businesses, big impact

lean in smes lean in brazil lean management lean people development lean training feature – the successful project discussed in this article shows how lean thinking can bring huge benefi…

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the deep secret of lean transformation: the people review

feature – to develop a lean culture means to develop each lean thinker and help them reach their full potential. here’s how aramis group does it. words: michael ballé, cyril gras and paul…

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flying high: lean thinking at avianca

interview – we speak with avianca’s vp of maintenance and engineering to learn about the efforts the airline is making to fulfil its promise to passengers. interviewee: albert pérez robert…

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aligning business areas to improve time-to-market

the si3 team with héctor rincón •january 19, 2024 case study – following a positive experience in manufacturing, this colombian company brought lean to the rest of the organization. its goal? …

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if you learn, there is no failure

feature – in this article, you’ll understand how potential errors can become an endless source of personal and managerial growth. words: flávio battaglia and luciana gomes in a sophist…

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start with product takt-time

feature – by adopting a product takt time perspective, we can better align engineering decisions with market demands, leading to better design, manufacturing, and material choices. words:…

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