When is the best time to start a Lean journey? There are three typical times that a company starts a Lean journey. The company is in a crisis and looks to Lean to bail it out of a mess. The company is doing well and comes across Lean as a way to Read more…
Does Lean mean cutting headcount? One of the more common questions about Lean is whether it will result in headcount reductions. Traditional cost cutting frequently involves layoffs as part of the toolkit. Because of that close association between cost reduction and headcount reduction, it is no surprise that their employees Read more…
I’m an executive. How do I prepare to start my company on its Lean journey? While every Lean journey takes a slightly different path, there are some basic phases that every company progresses through. (You can learn more in our Continuous Improvement Development System.) Unfortunately, though, there is no standard path Read more…
The short answer is no, but it helps. Of course, like anything, the consultant you choose has to be an effective one. But assuming that is the case, a consultant brings a lot of value to the table. He or she has seen a lot, both good and bad. That experience Read more…