Example of learning to use the A3 Practical Problem Solving Method. LEA has an ongoing partnership with a great charity called the Canal & River Trust. (Learn more about them by clicking on their...
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Process Improvement
Lean: A Path of Discovery
Here is a preview of a forthcoming article by Dan Jones to be published on Planet-Lean where he reflects on his definition of Lean describing it as a path of discovery. What is Lean? In a...
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What is Standardised Work?
Standardised work is “the most effective combination of manpower, material and machinery.” It is based on three elements: Takt time – the rate at which we must complete...
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A Shot in the Arm – Applying Lean Thinking to Covid-19 Vaccinations
The UK Government’s approval of vaccines in December was great news in the rollercoaster story of the Covid-19 pandemic. Development and approval occurred in record time, helped along the way by...
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If only everyone knew about Lean Thinking
This week I’ve seen two pieces of research that have made me sit up and think about how effective lean thinkers are at communicating what lean is and its benefits. We must make what we take for...
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