As we have previously covered on this blog, the primary purpose of Lean Six Sigma (LSS) methodology is to eliminate waste and reduce variation in manufacturing, service and design processes, thus ...

What Is Value Stream Mapping (VSM)? What is a value stream? A value stream represents the series of actions an organization takes to design, create, and deliver a product or service to its customers, ...

Process mapping is a valuable tool for individuals and businesses aiming to enhance efficiency, streamline workflows, and maintain operational continuity. By visually representing workflows, you can ...

"I'm from the government and I'm here to help you." These nine words were said to be the most feared sentence of President Reagan. Over 20 years later, many companies still feel the same way when they ...

As an industry, the American healthcare system falls into three groups: those that embraced Lean principles early and persevered, those that tried and failed and quit, and those that are just waking ...

Over the years I have presented at a fair number of industry-related events. In 2010 I spoke about manufacturing effectiveness to an audience of several dozen small- to medium-sized manufacturers who ...

Lean is a holistic continuous improvement approach for maximizing value for customers and eliminating waste. Many healthcare organizations have adopted Lean to improve efficiency and patient care. We ...