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Using Lean to Save Time and Money
The Lean methodology is the most common sense approach for saving time and money. Taiichi Ohno, a Toyota executive in Japan in the 1940s and 1950s, developed Lean in the Toyota Production System. This system became the foundation for Lean manufacturing but quickly spread to other sectors. It is a valuable framework for businesses across various industries. Lean’s core concept is maximizing customer value while minimizing waste.
The Power of Lean: How to Streamline Your Work Processes
Lean is a methodology that focuses on reducing waste and increasing efficiency in processes, and we can apply it to a wide range of work environments. While Lean principles started in manufacturing industries, they have since been adapted and used successfully in various settings, including healthcare, construction, and service industries. Any organization or workplace with processes that can reduce waste and increase efficiency can benefit from Lean principles.
Capitalizing on Strengths
Do you feel “stuck” in a job? Even before the workday is done, can you hardly wait to get out of the office? If so, you may be in the wrong job.
Feeling stuck may be a sign that you are not using your strengths on the job. If you aren’t using your strengths, resentment builds and frustration ensues. Not only that, you are not being productive on the job – think “deadwood” and you’ll get the idea! Let me explain…
Value: Defined
Lots of people are talking about value these days – especially in light of Lean culture.
The Merriam-Webster dictionary provides eight definitions for “value.” The definitions relate to market price, luminosity, and denomination. From a business perspective, value is related to market price and the customer’s perception of a fair return on an exchange.