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There is a key differentiator of how organizations think about lean. If leaders view lean as a weapon within their #SupplyChain and operations, they will always come out on top. If lean is thought of only as an add-on, it’s less effective. Make lean a strategic advantage to boost your organization’s performance. I sat down with Mark Graban to discuss how #manufacturing plants can implement #lean with TBM’s four-step method. Listen to the podcast episode here: https://bit.ly/3V4WWVF

Thanks to Bill Remy, CEO of TBM Consulting Group for being my guest for Episode 520 of the #Lean Blog Interviews podcast! In this episode, we discuss the transformative power of Lean leadership and operational excellence. Bill shares insights from his extensive career, including how he first encountered Lean principles at Allied Signal and the dramatic improvements achieved through lead time reduction and flow. We explore the critical role of communication and employee involvement in overcoming resistance to change, the deep connection between safety and quality, and the importance of leadership in both driving transformation and sustaining long-term improvement. Bill outlines TBM's four-phase framework for turning around operations, emphasizing the need for a holistic evaluation of people, processes, and performance metrics. Finally, we reflect on how organizations can leverage Lean as a strategic advantage to drive growth and profitability while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. https://lnkd.in/g7XpSN4j

New Lean Blog Interviews Podcast is out! Host Mark Graban chats with Jerry Wright, PE, MBA, Founder & CEO of LEANwRIGHT, an award-winning Lean Six Sigma Training and Consulting firm. #Lean #LeanManagement #Podcast

Bob Emiliani, a well-regarded professor and Lean thinker, takes the spotlight in the latest episode of the Leaders in CI Community Podcast. With a rich background in the aerospace industry and a prolific author of over 20 books on #Kaizen and #Lean, Bob delves into the essence of #continuousimprovement. In his own words, "Lean is not just a set of tools; it's a way of thinking." Explore Emiliani's insights on how a Lean mindset can revolutionize operational excellence and drive companies to thrive in today's competitive landscape. Dive into our article where we dissect Emiliani's strategies for embedding continuous improvement into the corporate culture. Learn how these principles can lead to outstanding operational success and position your business at the forefront of the industry: https://hubs.ly/Q02JcjDN0 #OperationalExcellence #LeanThinking #ContinuousImprovement #BobEmiliani #BusinessTransformation #LeadersInCI

Bob Emiliani, a well-regarded professor and Lean thinker, takes the spotlight in the latest episode of the Leaders in CI Community Podcast. With a rich background in the aerospace industry and a prolific author of over 20 books on #Kaizen and #Lean, Bob delves into the essence of #continuousimprovement. In his own words, "Lean is not just a set of tools; it's a way of thinking." Explore Emiliani's insights on how a Lean mindset can revolutionize operational excellence and drive companies to thrive in today's competitive landscape. Dive into our article where we dissect Emiliani's strategies for embedding continuous improvement into the corporate culture. Learn how these principles can lead to outstanding operational success and position your business at the forefront of the industry: https://hubs.ly/Q02JJ2Vr0 #OperationalExcellence #LeanThinking #ContinuousImprovement #BobEmiliani #BusinessTransformation #LeadersInCI

In the latest podcast of the Leaders in CI Community, Carolyn Lum, VP of OPEX at Philip Morris International, talks about the importance of strategy in operational excellence. "If you’re not working on the right strategic topic for your company, you will still lose the game." Dive into Lum's expertise in transforming global operations with a focus on the customer, and how these changes pave the way for business success. Read our article to grasp how strategy and customer-centricity are reshaping the operations landscape. Gain actionable insights for your company's operational strategy: https://lnkd.in/dkmkd83p #OperationalExcellence #BusinessStrategy #CustomerCentricity #MarketLeadership

In the latest podcast of the Leaders in CI Community, Carolyn Lum, VP of OPEX at Philip Morris International, talks about the importance of strategy in operational excellence. "If you’re not working on the right strategic topic for your company, you will still lose the game." Dive into Lum's expertise in transforming global operations with a focus on the customer, and how these changes pave the way for business success. Read our article to grasp how strategy and customer-centricity are reshaping the operations landscape. Gain actionable insights for your company's operational strategy: https://lnkd.in/dkmkd83p #OperationalExcellence #BusinessStrategy #CustomerCentricity #MarketLeadership

In this enlightening episode, Dr. Bob Emiliani shares transformative insights on Lean management, emphasizing the importance of continuous improvement and critical thinking in both professional and personal realms. Listen here: https://lnkd.in/g9xWB7rh #HootsontheGround #lean #constructionindustry #collaboration #people #respectforpeoplesexistence #sawubona #iValYOU #ConstructionACHEsolutions #demothedivide #experientiallearning #builder #leanconstruction #continuousimprovement #construction #leanthinking #podcast

Did you know that RACI can be useful not only for your team, but for your whole Enterprise? Hear more about this in the new podcast from the The Digital Project Manager, where Cassie Solomon discusses the far-reaching impact of using RACI to improve strategy execution and decision-making for transformation. Click the link to listen to this short podcast and take your RACI skills to the next level! https://bit.ly/4fimas4

In order to rise the ranks in supply chain to become a Chief Supply Chain Officer, there's some things that need to happen. In addition to committing to your current position and team, there are going to be essential skills to develop in order to attain that goal. Chris Gaffney takes us through how this can be accomplished and ways aspiring CSCOs can put themselves on a path to success. #supplychain #podcasts #recruting #talentmanagement #CSCO https://lnkd.in/ezDn_UTG