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The ⛓️help chain⛓️ is critical part of Daily Management. The help chain establishes a systematic way of triggering different levels of knowledge and responsibilities to solve a problem. If a problem can't be solved at the frontline level, then there must be a systematic way to get help from above. Leadership must create an environment where teams understand that asking for help is not a sign of weakness. Employees should feel free to ask for and offer help. The idea that flattening organizations is necessary to improve communication and efficiency is a traditional view of command-and-control management. In contrast, lean management provides the appropriate layers needed to provide proper levels of support. Stay tuned for LEI's upcoming book:📙Daily Management to Execute Strategy📙 #LeanManagement #Strategy #DailyManagement #Lean #Management

Did you miss the LinkedIn Live -- Build to Sell: The Lean Secret to Crafting Irresistible Products -- with Sandrine Olivencia last week? Watch the on demand video now.

Great quote from Katie Anderson, and a reminder to all managers--to engage with your team and ask questions!

📢 At Lean Enterprise Institute, we’re always exploring ways to create value through continuous improvement and respect for people. This TED Talk by MIT management professor and Good jobs Institute founder Dr. Zeynep Ton is a powerful reminder of why good jobs are not just beneficial for employees but also essential for business success. 💼 Dr. Ton breaks down how companies that invest in quality jobs—where employees are well-trained, motivated, and respected—achieve higher performance and better outcomes. This aligns perfectly with lean principles and our commitment to building sustainable, people-centered organizations. Watch the talk here: https://bit.ly/3MwDBYU

Struggling to manage the unpredictability in your make-to-order processes? You can achieve a more predictable and efficient workflow—even in high-variety, custom-product environments—by applying continuous flow principles. Here’s how: --> Maintain FIFO flow through your processes 🛤️ --> Release work based on time increments, not customer orders ⏱️ --> Manage bottlenecks by balancing workload By implementing these strategies, you’ll reduce chaos, improve delivery times, and create a smoother operation. Ready to dive deeper? Read more from Mike Rother! 🔗in comments below. #LeanThinking #ContinuousFlow #OperationalExcellence #ManufacturingEfficiency

Looking to grasp the essentials of the Toyota Production System? Kaizen Express is your go-to guide—a retro throwback that offers a quick yet comprehensive overview of TPS fundamentals. Originally a Japanese learning resource, this bilingual primer introduces key lean concepts through short chapters, clear visuals, and practical advice you can implement right away. Whether you're new to lean or seeking a deeper understanding, Kaizen Express provides the foundation you need to start thinking and acting like a TPS pro. Discover how small, continuous improvements can lead to true efficiency. https://hubs.ly/Q02NfjWj0 #LeanThinking #ContinuousImprovement #Kaizen #LeanLexicon

The team at VIWINCO continually generates improvement ideas, presenting them to management and turning them into tangible enhancements in our final products. Want to create a continuous improvement culture? Let's talk, bring LEI to your company: https://hubs.li/Q02Nf6Sc0 #LeanThinking #ContinuousImprovement #5S

Is your product development process bogged down by rework, missed deadlines, and low morale? It's time to turn things around. Join our Lean Product and Process Development (LPPD) Course to learn a holistic, proven framework that aligns your entire enterprise to: --> Accelerate time to market --> Reduce design rework --> Boost team morale --> Deliver exactly what your customers want Don't let frustration hold your team back. Learn how to build a dynamic, continually improving innovation system. ✨ Enroll today and start launching better products with ease! https://hubs.li/Q02Nf4Zg0 #productdevelopment #projectmanagement #lppd #Leanthinking #processimprovement

Learn how one company addressed a 65 million dollar problem using an A3 approach. Follow their story and walk each step of the A3 process with them. https://hubs.li/Q02Nf6N-0 #A3 #ProblemSolving #Continuousimprovement

A true lean manager doesn't just follow tools—they embody a lean state of mind. 🌟 👉 Solve problems where they happen by going to the gemba and digging into root causes. 👉Empower teams to tackle issues at the source, with support and guidance from above. 👉Embrace continuous experimentation through PDCA cycles. 👉Recognize that no solution is final—stay engaged and adapt to new challenges. Shift your mindset, and watch continuous improvement become second nature. Link in comments below to read more from Jim Womack ⬇️⬇️⬇️ #LeanThinking #ContinuousImprovement #Leadership #ProblemSolving