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Free Lean Video Spotlight: Single Minute Exchange of Die (SMED)

One of the key components of a Just-in-Time production system is quick changeover. If you can’t quickly change equipment for …

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Free Lean Video Spotlight: Visual Management

Last month, we introduced you to a collection of videos about 5S that we posted on Youtube. One key element …

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Free Lean Video Spotlight: Intro to 5S

Good news, everyone! We’re going to be Youtube stars! Well, we hope so at least. Starting this month (March) we …

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Online Kaizen Training – Offline Kaizen Culture

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Introducing üttana’s Premium Membership Service

If your organization is striving to implement 5S, Lean Manufacturing, A3 problem solving, or other process improvement methodologies, you need …

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Using Video for Process Improvement – Part 3: Capturing Footage

If you read our last post, you are now familiar with a variety of video equipment options. Techniques and considerations …

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Using Video for Process Improvement – Part 2: Preparation and Equipment

As a company that specializes in Lean training videos, using video for process improvement seemed like a natural fit. In addition …

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Using Video for Process Improvement – Part 1: The Case for Video

You cannot solve a problem until you define it, and you cannot test a solution without analyzing the results. The …

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Take the Gemba with You: Kaizen on the Go

There is no substitute for actually going to the gemba and walking around. For those who don’t find themselves immersed …

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Lean Millennials: 5 Reasons Generation Y Might be the Kaizen Generation

Millennials (also known as Generation Y) are all over the internet; Not only are they some of the most active …

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