Lean principles have proved incredibly effective for future-proofing organizations from wasting resources. Though the philosophy originated in manufacturing, its adaptability has made it essential for ...

Financial independence is a goal many aspire to achieve, but the idea of retiring early often seems out of reach. That’s where the Lean FIRE movement comes in a minimalist approach to Financial ...

Editor's Note: Carl Livesay will be speaking on the topic of sustaining lean gains at the IndustryWeek Operations Leadership Summit, which will be held June 26-28 in Indianapolis. There are many ...

The distribution industry has always tried to be at the leading edge of technological innovation. However, technology, at best, will keep an industry at par with national averages with respect to ...

I’ve always been keen on lean — the productivity methodology that minimizes inefficiency and emphasizes continuous improvement. I was first introduced to lean manufacturing in 1997 when I was hired by ...

Looking for another great resource for Lean and continuous improvement solutions? We found a helpful tool at FastCap.com. Check out the variety of blogs, videos, and more from Paul Akers, founder and ...

In today's business environment, each department of an organization has to balance various important tasks with increasingly limited resources. For example, as the chief operating and financial ...

The 5S system for organizing spaces can help with that process, so that work can be performed effectively and safely, ultimately leading to increased productivity and operational efficiency. DC ...

Menu Lean Leaders I Have a Lean Idea Program Lean Terminology Lean Statistics Special thanks to Memory Jogger's "The LEAN Enterprise for Service" and to Lean.Ohio.gov. A process and method for ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. You’ve had a great business idea, you’ve already developed your target customer and determined the size of your market, and now you need ...

When signing copies of my book, The Hitchhiker's Guide to Lean, I would often write "lean is both an organizational journey and a personal one; lean begins with you!" We focus so much on the ...