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Pilots. Not the kind in the sky.

In the software development world, failing fast is common thing. The Lean Startup is a way of life. My mentors often remind me to get our...

The Winner Is? Data

I am often criticized for wanting to solve problems with software or IT solutions. I jump too quickly to "there's an app for that" for...

Adding Tact to Takt

I remember very vividly the first time I worked on a manufacturing line that was considered "lean". I was a quality engineer, but my...

Finding Insights to Purchase Less

Inventory is one of the 8 wastes in Lean. Lean was founded in Japan after the destruction caused by World War 2. The Japanese wanted to...

How to reduce accumulated nonconforming material

Defects happen. Usually, the part gets tagged and set aside to deal with later. Eventually there is a pile of parts, covered in dust,...