Did you know that Thomas Edison tested over 1600 materials while designing the filament for the electric light bulb? He is credited with saying “I have not failed 10,000 times. I have not failed once. I have succeeded in proving that those 10,000 ways will not work.” Applying LEAN thinking requires a similar approach.
Getting Closer to LEAN
How far away is your nearest printer? How many steps does it take to get a drink of water? How long does it take to find a file on your computer? If the answer is more than 30 feet or longer than 30 seconds, you need to keep reading!
Driving LEAN forward with Good Ideas
How often do you change workflows as a result of your own good ideas? How often do people on your team share good ideas with you? If this is not a daily occurrence, you could be missing a huge opportunity!