CASE STUDY – This Dutch SME is transforming its picking operation – partly with the introduction of a U-shaped design – to increase the number of orders it can fulfil every day. Words: Jelle Po…
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FEATURE – Using data from a recent piece of research on logistics, the author discusses how Lean Thinking contributes to a more efficient and effective way of dealing with problems. Words: Alv…
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FEATURE – As inflation bites, the author offers us an insightful take into what it really means to understand a company’s costs. Hint, it doesn’t involve passing them on to customers. Words: Mi…
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ROUND-UP – Our editor looks back at the most insightful articles Planet Lean has published on the most talked-about company in the lean world. Here are eight key lessons from Toyota, straight fro…
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SERIES – The authors discuss the first of six elements in their process development model – Context – highlighting the importance of gaining clarity on the objectives of the process being created…
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CASE STUDY – This project in Brazil, part of a city-wide effort to improve patient flows, led to impressive results in the waiting time to access cancer care. Words: Margarete Correa, Danilo St…
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FEATURE – The authors explain why putting value at the heart of customer discussions is key to developing a successful, resilient tech firm. Words: Michael Ballé, Céleste Dhellemmes and Woody …
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FEATURE – This Siemens Group-owned medium-sized manufacturer of electrical low-voltage devices has been experimenting with hoshin kanri. In this article, they share their experience and lessons l…
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FEATURE – Reflecting on the transformations he has supported, the author provides a few recommendations on how to get products to market faster. Words: Néstor Gavilán SMALLER TASKS ARE THE WA…
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virtual human hand 3dillustration on business and learning technology background represent learning process. FEATURE – The author shares a few lessons learned on his company’s journey to Industry/Qu…
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