Lean Whiskey Episode 36
Episode 36: “Guest Chris Kauzmann, and Design Thinking’s Relationship to Lean Thinking” In Episode 36, Jamie Flinchbaugh is joined by Chris Kauzmann, Adjunct Faculty, and Innovator in Residence at Lehigh University. Chris, a self-described “bottom shelf” whiskey drinker, joins Jamie to sample some Nikka Coffee Malt Whiskey and Blue Run
Read MoreTo hell with your competitors, compete against perfection
This is a quote from the book Lean Thinking by Jim Womack and Daniel Jones, and I think one of the most useful phrases brought out from this book. What does it mean? So many companies spend considerable amount of time focusing on their competitors: what are they doing?
Read MoreWhat Does "Lean" Mean to You? [Guest Post]
Guest Post: Keith Poirier has over 17 years industry experience with a focus on lean/business process improvement. He currently manages an EHS Team for a global design and manufacturing company, and also instructs an Operations Management MBA course. What is lean? What does it mean to you? Does it mean the
Read MoreThe Farmer and the Field [Guest Post]
Guest Post: Donald Sweigart worked with “The Body Shop @” which developed the “Star-Link Certified” Lean business model improving Profitability, CSI, and Cycle Time in the Collision Repair Industry. This model is now licensed by a Fortune 100 in it’s Industry-wide Lean Training. His passion is implementing Lean solutions in
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