EuroLogistics Magazine – “Gemba za oknem” by Joseph Paris
“Gemba za oknem” (Lean Management), by Joseph Paris published in the October/November 2012 issue of Eurologistics Magazine – in Polish.

“Gemba za oknem” (Lean Management), by Joseph Paris published in the October/November 2012 issue of Eurologistics Magazine – in Polish.

I have met countless Continuous Improvement and Operational Excellence professionals over the course of my career. And, in turn, I have become acquainted with their roles and efforts in regards to driving value to their organizations. Oftentimes, these professionals, although possessing great passion for, and pride in, the value they drive to their companies, express…

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