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Why Public Schools and Small Businesses?

May 6th, 2012 • Category: Featured Blogs
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People often ask us that question.  To many there doesn’t seem to be a connection.  The reality is that it comes down to our company’s passion.  Let me explain… The pillars of every community are its small businesses and public schools. This is where the folks in our community go to work.  This is where [...]



What the Recession, Subway, and Quiznos Can Teach Us About Value and Perfection

Apr 4th, 2012 • Category: Managing the LEAN way
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What do your customers consider “value-add” or rather why do your customers choose to buy your services or products?  How can you increase or improve the delivery of that value? In LEAN Six Sigma we focus on increasing value and improving the delivery of value through reducing wasteful activities and eliminating variation.  LEAN companies strive [...]



iPad vs Android – A LEAN Principle Illustrated

Mar 29th, 2012 • Category: What is LEAN
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What does LEAN efficiency principles have to do with choosing a tablet device?  More than you might think!  Check out our thoughts on purchasing an iPad compared to an Android based tablet, and learn a LEAN principle that you should always consider prior to investing in new technology.



How Lean Efficiency Works – Video Post

Mar 26th, 2012 • Category: What is LEAN
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So how does LEAN work to improve your efficiency?  Why should you use LEAN instead of more traditional approaches to improving efficiency?  Well, let me take a few minutes to explain…



Business Planning: A Verb not a Noun – Podcast

Feb 16th, 2012 • Category: Strategic Planning and Execution

Apr 4, 2011 Show – Business Planning: A Verb not a Noun