Picking up from last month’s discussion of the four principle elements of the Lean Management System, this month’s column will focus on the second element — visual controls. The four elements that ...

Lean’s three guiding principles involve purpose, process and people. “The primary purpose of any organization—and first step in any Lean thought process—is to correctly specify the value that the ...

CQAS offers customized workshops on a contract basis to client organizations. Customized Lean Six Sigma workshops cover topics such as the DMAIC Process, Management/Sponsor training, Kaizen Event ...

Continuing our theme focused on designing and managing your lean journey, many manage a pivotal transition point poorly. That moment is when you reach a critical mass of engagement and things start to ...