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Lean Problem Solvers: The Story of the Missing Link
I’ve been working in the Logistics industry for the better part of a decade now, and I’ve finally been able to identify the arch nemesis of lean practice. This adversary is the least visible, yet in...
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Lean Leadership: A Lean Enterprise Starts With People
Summary Shaw-an’, the Hebrew word for Lean, means “to lean on, trust, or support.” I don’t believe there is an official Lean definition to describe removing waste or applying value-add activities; but...
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My Tried and True Lean Leadership Practices
Last month I attended the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) annual conference where I managed a support staff that consisted of smart, talented young professionals. These young...
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When What’s Best For “Me” Doesn’t Equal What’s Best For “We”
One of the key principles of being a Lean Leader in a learning organization involves the student/teacher relationship. In this case, you must put on your one-size-fits-all hat and embrace both roles....
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Coming in 2013: LeanCor To Offer Online Training
…That’s right, LeanCor is taking its training online! Due to the overwhelming success of our Lean Supply Chain program through the Georgia Tech Supply Chain and Logistics Institute, LeanCor will...
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New Series: Exploring Lean (Episode 1)
We’re launching a new video series on exploring lean! In this first episode, LeanCor’s Online Training Manager Julia Kirby interviews Robert Martichenko on Lean Leadership – Purpose and Value...
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GO and SEE the Lean Supply Chain: GEMBA-Based Workshop
March 21-22, 2013 | Florence, KY Keeping with the true spirit of PDCA, we have improved this workshop to include additional gemba time – both in the Operations Center and now at a Lean Fulfillment...
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Lean Project Management Tool: RASCI
“Who’s going to do it?…..You I guess” – Historical LeanCor Quote As we ramp up after the holiday break, many people will move into new and challenges roles. A few weeks ago I was introduced to a new...
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Exploring Lean Video Series – Episode 2: Traditional vs. Lean Leadership Styles
In this episode of Exploring Lean, Julia Kirby interviews Robert Martichenko, CEO of LeanCor about the differences between traditional and lean leadership styles. He explains why it’s important for a...
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Online Training Enrollment Now Open – Lean Leadership: Building the Lean Culture
Be a more effective leader and drive operational excellence. Learn at your own pace, on your own time. Enrollment is now open for “Lean Leadership: Building the Lean Culture.” This is the first course...
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