Evolutionary Change thru Kanban

David Anderson is a thought leader in managing effective technology development. He leads a consulting, training and publishing business at  David J, Anderson & Associates. David may be best known for his book, Kanban: Successful Evolutionary Change for Your Technology Business. Download PDF Transcript of Podcast Note: This is a transcription of a podcast. It Read More …

Is Training within Industry Back?

Jim Huntzinger has been an advocate of Training within Industry (TWI) for many years. His most recent effort has been the development of a learning website centered on introducing TWI to the masses. I encourage you to take a peek at http://www.whatistwi.com/. Jim Huntzinger has researched at length the evolution of manufacturing in the United Read More …

Training within Industry Intro

Jim Huntzinger has researched at length the evolution of manufacturing in the United States with an emphasis on Lean’s influence and development.  He has researched and worked to re-deploy TWI (Training Within Industry) within industry and uncovered its tie with the Toyota Way.  He is also developing the history of Ford’s Highland Park plant and Read More …

Lean Thinking In Service

Drew Locher is currently Managing Director for Change Management Associates. CMA provides Lean Enterprise Consulting and Organizational Development services to industrial and service organizations. In 2004, Drew co-authored a book titled, “The Complete Lean Enterprise: Value Stream Mapping for Administrative and Office Processes ”. In 2008, he published a book titled, “Value Stream Mapping for Read More …

Managing Value Streams in Lean Accounting

Ross Maynard, has worked as a coach and consultant with a wide range of British and European organizations for over 20 years. He is the author of many articles on Lean accounting and business improvement and specializes in Lean accounting, Lean service, and process simulation and improvement. Download PDF Transcript of Podcast Note: This is Read More …

Process Thinking in Service Work

Debashis “Deb” Sarkar is one of world’s leading lights in the space of service Lean. He has been researching, experimenting and working on how to successfully implement the Lean principles to service companies. His work is encapsulated in books such as Lean for Service Organizations and Offices: A Holistic Approach for Achieving Operational Excellence and Read More …