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Difference Between Precision and Accuracy

There’s quite a bit of confusion between these two terms. Basically, precision is simply the ability to deliver repeatable results. In this example of a shot group from a rifle, you can see that the cluster of holes is fairly tight. It has a small spread, so is precise. The process that the shooter used was consistent, and the gun was capable of shooting in the same spot time after time. So, what’s the difference between precision and Read more…

By Jeff Hajek, ago

Improvement Objectives In Lean

You might be surprised to hear me say this: Does that mean that I am not driven to make big gains in Lean? No. Does that mean that I don’t think Lean goals are important? Absolutely not. You shouldn’t be hitting all of your Lean improvement objectives. All it means is that I think Lean improvement objectives should be set aggressively enough that kaizen teams are challenged by them. Want to hit your targets 100% Read more…

By Jeff Hajek, ago

Lean Six Sigma Manager

Lean Six Sigma Manager: Is This You? You do a lot of tasks that you wish your team could do You fight fires all day long You can’t seem to find the time to work on important projects You spend a lot of your time trying to convince your team that Lean works Implementing Lean principles causes conflict with your team If those things sound familiar to you as a Lean Six Sigma manager, you Read more…

By Jeff Hajek, ago

Lean Ebook

Want a great, free Lean eBook? Download The Continuous Improvement Companion now. Get the Lean eBook like no other. It is growing. We are constantly adding new terms to it. It’s gotten so big, we’ve stopped counting. Get the Lean terms, plus lots of forms and tools to go with them. It is a customizable eBook. You can download only the parts you want. You can even create targeted versions for specific functions. Make one Read more…

By Jeff Hajek, ago

Lean Words

The list of Lean words is available in our click here>Lean Dictionary Knowing the meaning of Lean words is only part of the battle. You have to know how to use them as well. We offer comprehensive entries in this growing list of Lean words–we’ve got over 700 of them already in the works. I know that sounds like batching, but this project started out as a book before I turned it into an online Read more…

By Jeff Hajek, ago

Lean Index

This Lean index is part of our click here>Lean Dictionary We have compiled a Lean index to help you on your Lean journey. We are currently drawing from over 750 draft terms that were originally written to be a Lean encyclopedia. If you don’t find the term you want, contact us at info@Velaction.com. There’s a good chance we can get the term posted in short order. You can find the Lean index at any time by selecting ‘Lean Read more…

By Jeff Hajek, ago

Lean Terms

This collection of Lean terms contains a wealth of information, tips, and pitfalls to avoid for beginners and experts alike. All our continuous improvement terms provide an overview definition, but most go into far more detail than any other Lean Glossary you will find. # A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z “#” Lean Terms Go Read more…

By Jeff Hajek, ago

Lean Glossary

Our Lean glossary is the stripped down model of The Continuous Improvement Companion. It contains only definitions, and excludes our more detailed Lean encyclopedia entries. This versions is more streamlined than our other resources, but it is also less comprehensive. If you would like a more extensive list of ‘best available’ terms, please check out our Lean Dictionary It rounds out our encyclopedia with any glossary terms that are available. Our Lean Glossary Note: To Read more…

By Jeff Hajek, ago

5 Whys Analysis

Getting to the Root Cause of a Problem 5 Why’s Analysis is a problem solving tool designed to get to the heart of a problem. In theory, it is simple. Ask ‘Why’ something happened five times until you can’t come up with another underlying reason—hence the name, 5 Why’s Analysis. One of the benefits of this problem solving tool is its simplicity. It can be learned in a matter of minutes, and can be taught Read more…

By Jeff Hajek, ago

Lean

In its original definition, Lean is a form of continuous improvement that springs from the Toyota Production System (TPS). The term “Lean” was popularized in the landmark book, Lean Thinking. It focuses on improving flow, with a heavy emphasis on reducing inventory. Nowadays, though, there is also a broader definition. Lean has come to mean any effort to do more with less. For some, it has even become interchangeable with the terms “waste reduction”, “continuous Read more…

By Jeff Hajek, ago

Lean Handbook Excerpts: Whaddaya Mean I Gotta Be Lean?

Take a Closer Look at This Lean Handbook We want you to be able to take this Lean handbook for a test drive before you buy. Download the excerpts of Whaddaya Mean I Gotta Be Lean? (below), and take a closer look at the covers. I recommend that you pay special attention to the table of contents and the index to see everything that you’ll get in this comprehensive Lean handbook on thriving in a Read more…

By Jeff Hajek, ago

Reviews for ‘Whaddaya Mean I Gotta Be Lean?’

Whatever continuous improvement philosophy you follow—Lean, Six Sigma, Theory of Constraints—Whaddaya Mean I Gotta Be Lean? can help. But don’t take my word for it. Instead, see what other people have to say about it. Look at the reviews below and see how some experts, leaders, and fellow authors in the continuous improvement community view my book. I encourage you to follow the links below and see the full reviews, or view my book at Read more…

By Jeff Hajek, ago