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. Download PDF
Lean Six Sigma is a method that relies on a collaborative team effort to improve performance by systematically removing waste and reducing variation. It combines lean manufacturing/lean enterprise and Six Sigma to eliminate the eight kinds of waste (muda).
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Case in Point: How Process Improvement Principles Can Save Time in Your Day
The Big Idea How can executives (or anyone) use what we know about process improvement to make their lives better — as well as improve the lives of everyone with whom they interact? Todd Pearson’s productivity transformation in his home, personal and work life is one in a series of Living Lean vignettes describing the…
Taming the Dragon of Operational Un-Excellence
Legends from medieval times often mentioned the evil dragon – a fearsome creature with destructive power and the tendency to do harm to people that it comes across; that guarded the entrance to a treasure laden palace, a symbol for the ultimate achievement in life. The hero of the legend had to battle his way…
Lean Finance; Breaking Down a P&L Statement and its Components
Nowadays, when we examine financial reports for small or medium sized enterprises (SME), we see that interpretations are being made based only on sales revenues and certain expenses. Since many vital decisions affecting the future of a company are determined by considering only these charts, many decisions are based on incorrect information.
5 Olympic Lessons You May Have Missed
The 2012 Olympics lived up to its expectations. We watched the world’s greatest athletes break records and bring home the gold. In all the excitement, what did you learn from these world-class athletes that can help you achieve your goals? Here are 5 lessons learned you may have missed: 1. The field is rich…
‘Soft Stuff’ has EVERYTHING to do with Bottom Line
What separates an effective organization from an organization that just shifts from one management fad to another? Substance vs. Form. In a high-performance organization, one can never successfully sell the ‘soft stuff’, the latest management concepts, or the latest technology on their own merits. One has to make the connection to the financial bottom line. The…
