Value is one of the fundamental concepts in Lean. When analyzing the process from a customer’s perspective, Lean practitioners separate value-added activities from non-value added ones, which are muda or waste. By relentlessly removing waste, Lean organizations are able to deliver value to their customers fast and at the lowest costs. Many people are familiar… Continue reading What Types of Waste Do You See?
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Seeking Knowledge in the Information Age
We live in an age of information. Technology not only accelerates the generation of information but lowers the barriers to access. When it comes to solving business problems, useful knowledge remains elusive. Every day one can find countless books, articles, conference presentations, webinars, and blogs showcasing success stories of business improvement using various methodologies. While… Continue reading Seeking Knowledge in the Information Age