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Lean From The Frontlines

Oct 30, 2020

The first principle of the Shingo model is “Respect Every Individual”. This principle is foundational and if it is not followed, organizations will find it difficult, if not impossible, to implement a Lean transformation. In todays COVID-19 environment, this principle has gained increased significance as...


Oct 21, 2020

In this podcast Gurmeet Mangat discusses how he has applied Lean Thinking to the maintenance of wind turbines. Gurmeet has used Lean principles to reduce the time it takes to perform the maintenance, created standard "work" bags that contain all the necessary tools to perform the function and overall has improved the...


Oct 15, 2020

Tim Pettry went from leading change at the Ford Cleveland Engine Plant, where he was part of the team that helped plant #2 win the Shingo Prize, to leading change in healthcare at the Cleveland Clinic. Hear how he led change in these challenging environments and how he working to make a difference by implementing...


Oct 7, 2020

Tune in to this podcast to hear Jim McNeil's journey from UAW President to Lean Champion and how he changed the hearts and minds of his Union members by listening to them and getting them involved. A fascinating story you won't want to miss!