Wastes are present in any organization. Learning how to eliminate these wastes can result in better overall production quality. Team members can resist change, so gradually work on eliminating waste.

Under Lean Thinking, waste or muda for the Japanese is the perpetual villain for any manager worth their salt.

Explore the Toyota Production System; how it evolved from Henry Ford's ideas and its profound impact on modern manufacturing and society.

Were you educated in the values of kaizen, or continuous improvement, early in your career? Have you minimized your reliance on the warehouse in pursuit of just-in-time production? What colors are on ...