As the business approach known as "Lean" that was born in the Japanese auto industry decades ago spreads through American government, it's making its mark on processes, from the issuance of driver's ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. I have a problem with what’s called the “lean startup.” I like to think I use it as much as I can, and even that I was using that method ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Having big dreams — like running your own business or turning your idea into a company that can change the world — is pretty ambitious.

Because lean manufacturing reduces waste and increases the efficiency of your production line, it has an impact on other parts of the business. Converting to the new system requires adjustments within ...

Lean thinking originated with the Toyota Production System. Its success in streamlining existing automotive manufacturing processes led to the adaptation of those principles to other areas of business ...

Lean manufacturing isn't just a trendy concept; it's a strategic framework designed to streamline processes, slash costs and boost productivity. By minimizing waste and focusing on value-added ...

Colin Parris is CTO & SVP of GE Digital, a global leader in digital technology and empowering digital transformation efforts at scale. As you refine your business strategy for 2021, you may be asking ...

There is a common lean phrase, “Bad systems beat good people.” Sometimes it is attributed to Dr. W. Edwards Deming although it isn’t actually his quote. I’ve used it for 20 years but couldn’t tell you ...

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The notion of Lean Six Sigma and innovation being used in the same process, or even the same sentence, is considered by many to be an oxymoron. How is it that a process-focused methodology like Lean ...

As part of U.S. Army Program Executive Office (PEO) Enterprise’s Agile transformation, which began in late 2022, the organization’s acquisition programs have been implementing Scaled Agile Framework® ...