Teach people about Lean manufacturing. That is what the U.S. Air Force asked me to do. OK, but before I could teach it, I had to learn what Lean was. I grabbed some books and started putting together ...

Lean can be a complicated journey, with twists, turns, and obstacles along the way. I have been on the journey with over 300 companies, yet it’s impossible to create a detailed map for a flawless ...

Accountability, cellular flow, standard work -- three pillars of Lean manufacturing. These precepts, with roots at places such as Toyota, aren't lost on the MRO industry. Not anymore. Once considered ...

George Koenigsaecker wished someone had told him what he's telling others. While he was responsible for starting eleven companies on their lean journeys, he explains ...