As I mentioned in an earlier blog, Value Stream Mapping is an effective tool to understand the current state of a process prior to moving...

In the software development world, failing fast is common thing. The Lean Startup is a way of life. My mentors often remind me to get our...

We shared 8 Wastes Hiding in PPAPs and FAIs. https://www.leverage4data.com/post/discover-8-wastes-hiding-in-ppaps-or-fais The reality is...

Seeing waste in the manufacturing process can be as simple as observing the process. Spaghetti diagrams and value stream mapping help...

I am often criticized for wanting to solve problems with software or IT solutions. I jump too quickly to "there's an app for that" for...

I remember very vividly the first time I worked on a manufacturing line that was considered "lean". I was a quality engineer, but my...

Inventory is one of the 8 wastes in Lean. Lean was founded in Japan after the destruction caused by World War 2. The Japanese wanted to...

I had a conversation recently with a colleague about process accountability. We discussed a process that involves doing research to...