http://www.implement-lean-manufacturing.com/lean-manufacturing-blog.html The Lean Manufacturing Blog keeps you up-to-date with all additions and improvements to the implement-lean-manufacturing.com Web site. Subscribe here please. en-us lean manufacturing Tue, 02 Jun 2009 18:35:28 GMT Tue, 02 Jun 2009 18:35:28 GMT implement-lean-manufacturing.com http://www.implement-lean-manufacturing.com/lean-store.html In the Lean Store you'll find a selection of books and other materials that I found very useful in my lean journey. Tue, 02 Jun 2009 18:17:03 GMT http://www.implement-lean-manufacturing.com/kanbanpresentation.html Step by step guide to successful Kanban system implementation. Tue, 02 Jun 2009 18:13:17 GMT http://www.implement-lean-manufacturing.com/kaizenpresentation.html A guide to holding successful Kaizen events, that truly make a difference. Tue, 02 Jun 2009 17:51:31 GMT http://www.implement-lean-manufacturing.com/index.html Sharing the knowledge freely for a successful lean manufacturing implementation. Training material, instructions and examples for kaizen, kanban, 5S, Tue, 02 Jun 2009 17:02:12 GMT http://www.implement-lean-manufacturing.com/lean-lego-game.html Experience a powerful lean simulation by playing a lean lego game that teaches the difference between mass production and one-piece flow or continuous flow production Mon, 25 May 2009 13:28:59 GMT http://www.implement-lean-manufacturing.com/5-whys-presentation.html 5 Whys is a presentation and exercise that helps the lean facilitator to explain this powerful root cause analysis tool. Fri, 24 Apr 2009 11:59:53 GMT http://www.implement-lean-manufacturing.com/5s-audit-checksheet.html Use the 5S Audit Checksheet provided on this page to do your monthly or weekly audit Thu, 23 Apr 2009 18:16:10 GMT http://www.implement-lean-manufacturing.com/lean-overview.html For training purposes use the Lean Overview Presentation, powerful material loaded with content and excellent visuals. Wed, 22 Apr 2009 17:28:47 GMT http://www.implement-lean-manufacturing.com/lean-manufacturing-assessment.html The Lean Manufacturing Assessment comes in Excel format and constitutes an important tool in determining the status of your company in lean terms Wed, 22 Apr 2009 17:25:38 GMT http://www.implement-lean-manufacturing.com/poka-yoke-game.html Play now Poka Yoke game - an excellent building block simulation that teaches the benefts of instituting quality at the source by utilizing error proof devices Wed, 22 Apr 2009 17:10:02 GMT http://www.implement-lean-manufacturing.com/seven-wastes-checksheet.html The Seven Wastes Checksheet is an Excel file that can be used by your team when performing the waste walk throughout the company Wed, 22 Apr 2009 17:09:03 GMT http://www.implement-lean-manufacturing.com/seven-wastes-simulation.html Seven Wastes is a lean simulation and presentation that constitutes a valuable resource for the lean facilitator. It constitutes the basis of a workshop where people will learn by playing. Wed, 22 Apr 2009 17:05:32 GMT http://www.implement-lean-manufacturing.com/smed-game-presentation.html The SMED game / the Quick Changeover simulation is a well designed presentation that demonstrates the powerful benefits of implementing Quick Changeover or SMED techniques Wed, 22 Apr 2009 17:04:40 GMT http://www.implement-lean-manufacturing.com/tpm-presentation.html TPM Presentation is a 56-slide training material, coming with facilitator notes of each slide to make it a useful companion for any TPM workshop preparation activity Wed, 22 Apr 2009 17:03:48 GMT http://www.implement-lean-manufacturing.com/vsm-presentation.html The Value Stream Mapping Presentation is an excellent tool for training your people and it can be used in conjunction with the One-piece flow simulation also on this website Wed, 22 Apr 2009 17:02:59 GMT http://www.implement-lean-manufacturing.com/choosing-lean-simulation.html Choosing Lean presentation and lean simulation - Learn how to convince your executive team/upper management of the imperative need to adopt lean as the business model of choice Wed, 22 Apr 2009 17:01:50 GMT http://www.implement-lean-manufacturing.com/5S-presentation.html 5S Presentation is a 71-slide presentation, laden with Before and After pictures and detailed instructions for a successful 5S implementation Wed, 22 Apr 2009 16:58:58 GMT http://www.implement-lean-manufacturing.com/5S-game-presentation.html You can experience the power of learning by playing during this 5S game, a long awaited lean simulation. Wed, 22 Apr 2009 16:58:18 GMT http://www.implement-lean-manufacturing.com/Lean-Implementation.html Learn the lean implementation steps that would provide the most benefit to your company in your lean journey Sun, 22 Feb 2009 03:21:59 GMT http://www.implement-lean-manufacturing.com/lean-training.html What are your Lean Training options? You can find here a variety of possibilities at your disposal, for an increase success rate. Sun, 22 Feb 2009 02:33:28 GMT http://www.implement-lean-manufacturing.com/5S-program.html Learn the proven steps for implementing and sustaining the 5S program (system) in your company Sun, 22 Feb 2009 02:24:18 GMT http://www.implement-lean-manufacturing.com/lean-customers.html Some of my lean customers can be found here Sat, 29 Nov 2008 01:26:13 GMT http://www.implement-lean-manufacturing.com/lean-thinking.html Explore the mind of lean: lean thinking is what causes a powerful transformation in attitude and ultimately leads to embracing the change and to innovation. Fri, 26 Sep 2008 02:18:07 GMT http://www.implement-lean-manufacturing.com/lean-behaviours.html The Lean Behaviours page will show that If you want to see something changed, then youd better start doing it. Subsequently, if you want to change something you have to start with yourself. Fri, 26 Sep 2008 02:13:20 GMT http://www.implement-lean-manufacturing.com/tps.html What is so special about TPS that is so hard to understand and apply? Read the following to understand why many companies fail in the lean implementation Mon, 22 Sep 2008 01:37:16 GMT http://www.implement-lean-manufacturing.com/tps-training.html TPS training page will give you an idea of how people are trained in the lean manufacturing field at Toyota, because without thorough training the effort of becoming lean is futile. Mon, 22 Sep 2008 01:33:36 GMT http://www.implement-lean-manufacturing.com/continuous-improvement.html We compare recognition versus reward in continuous improvement suggestion programs to understanding what cause lasting change Fri, 19 Sep 2008 03:09:05 GMT http://www.implement-lean-manufacturing.com/Site-Build-It.html With Site Build It you will explore the leanest way of opening or improving a modern business, creating a website and making money online Thu, 18 Sep 2008 01:55:08 GMT http://www.implement-lean-manufacturing.com/lean-links.html You can find here lean links to websites that provide valuable information and resources for a more complete understanding of lean manufacturing Mon, 25 Aug 2008 21:11:58 GMT http://www.implement-lean-manufacturing.com/smartdraw.html On SmartDraw you'll find great looking Flowcharts, Org Charts, Project Timelines, Gantt Charts , Marketing Charts, Bar Graphs & Pie Charts, Forms, Floor Plans, Scheduling Calendars Fri, 16 May 2008 21:28:15 GMT http://www.implement-lean-manufacturing.com/kanban.html Learn about the Kanban System and the practical ways to implement this pull system to your advantage. Mon, 28 Apr 2008 22:10:08 GMT http://www.implement-lean-manufacturing.com/implementing-lean.html Read some powerful thoughts for implementing lean manufacturing Mon, 28 Apr 2008 21:23:41 GMT http://www.implement-lean-manufacturing.com/5S-housekeeping.html 5S Housekeeping - Is it possible to start right away? Sure! Learn what steps you need to take. Mon, 28 Apr 2008 17:49:55 GMT