There’s quite a bit of confusion between these two terms. Basically, precision is simply the ability to deliver repeatable results. In this example of a shot group from a rifle, you can see that the cluster of holes is fairly tight. It has a small spread, so is precise. The process that Read more…
You might be surprised to hear me say this: Does that mean that I am not driven to make big gains in Lean? No. Does that mean that I don’t think Lean goals are important? Absolutely not. You shouldn’t be hitting all of your Lean improvement objectives. All it means Read more…
Lean Six Sigma Manager: Is This You? You do a lot of tasks that you wish your team could do You fight fires all day long You can’t seem to find the time to work on important projects You spend a lot of your time trying to convince your team Read more…
Want a great, free Lean eBook? Download The Continuous Improvement Companion now. Get the Lean eBook like no other. It is growing. We are constantly adding new terms to it. It’s gotten so big, we’ve stopped counting. Get the Lean terms, plus lots of forms and tools to go with Read more…
The list of Lean words is available in our click here>Lean Dictionary Knowing the meaning of Lean words is only part of the battle. You have to know how to use them as well. We offer comprehensive entries in this growing list of Lean words–we’ve got over 700 of them Read more…
This Lean index is part of our click here>Lean Dictionary We have compiled a Lean index to help you on your Lean journey. We are currently drawing from over 750 draft terms that were originally written to be a Lean encyclopedia. If you don’t find the term you want, contact us at Read more…
This collection of Lean terms contains a wealth of information, tips, and pitfalls to avoid for beginners and experts alike. All our continuous improvement terms provide an overview definition, but most go into far more detail than any other Lean Glossary you will find. # A B C D E Read more…
Our Lean glossary is the stripped down model of The Continuous Improvement Companion. It contains only definitions, and excludes our more detailed Lean encyclopedia entries. This versions is more streamlined than our other resources, but it is also less comprehensive. If you would like a more extensive list of ‘best Read more…
Getting to the Root Cause of a Problem 5 Why’s Analysis is a problem solving tool designed to get to the heart of a problem. In theory, it is simple. Ask ‘Why’ something happened five times until you can’t come up with another underlying reason—hence the name, 5 Why’s Analysis. Read more…
In its original definition, Lean is a form of continuous improvement that springs from the Toyota Production System (TPS). The term “Lean” was popularized in the landmark book, Lean Thinking. It focuses on improving flow, with a heavy emphasis on reducing inventory. Nowadays, though, there is also a broader definition. Read more…
Take a Closer Look at This Lean Handbook We want you to be able to take this Lean handbook for a test drive before you buy. Download the excerpts of Whaddaya Mean I Gotta Be Lean? (below), and take a closer look at the covers. I recommend that you pay Read more…
Whatever continuous improvement philosophy you follow—Lean, Six Sigma, Theory of Constraints—Whaddaya Mean I Gotta Be Lean? can help. But don’t take my word for it. Instead, see what other people have to say about it. Look at the reviews below and see how some experts, leaders, and fellow authors in Read more…