American Lean Weekday: Leadership | Lean Culture & Intrapreneurship | Lean Methods | Industry 4.0 | Case Studies
222 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsStart each workday with digestible nuggets on the benefits of running a lean organization. We cover 5 topics in 5 days in about 5 minutes.
1. Leadership- Discover key concepts for successfully leading your organization during its lean transformation.
2. Culture/Intrapreneurship- Learn how to support your intrapreneurs, those who are driving change within your organization.
3. Lean Topics- Still catching on to lean principles and methodologies? We’ll help you with the basics and advanced topics.
4. Industry 4.0- Learn how smart manufacturing, smart factories, the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), and more will change the face of business.
5. Interviews- Hear from others that are on their lean journey and learn their secrets to success!
Learn more about American Lean at www.americanlean.com
Tom Reed can be reached at [email protected]
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Cybersecurity in Industry 4.0
March 26, 2020 11:00 - 6 minutes - 5.63 MBCybersecurity will be integral in Industry 4.0. Learn five basic steps to take to protect your company's information. 1. Restrict User Access and Permissions 2. Enforce Domain and Network restrictions 3. Account for assets connected to the IT systems 4. Conduct User Education 5. Make Security a requirement Rate and Review Here More show notes are here Schedule a free 1/2 call with Tom Reed. Buy the Lean Game Plan Follow me on Twitter:@dailleancoach Join me on Linked In
The Eight Wastes
March 25, 2020 11:00 - 5 minutes - 5.21 MBThere are Eight Wastes that exist in businesses. The first step in eliminating them is to identify them. Defects Over Production Waiting Not Listening to People's ideas Transportation Inventory Motion Excess Processing http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1499224100 (Rate and Review Here) More show notes are https://americanlean.com/blog/lean-101/the-eight-wastes/ (here)https://americanlean.com/contact/ (Schedule a free 1/2 call) with Tom Reed.https://www.amazon.com/dp/1645162818 (Buy) the Lean Gam...
Perfect is the Enemy of Good
March 24, 2020 11:00 - 4 minutes - 4.31 MBTo get better you have to Start! use these four Steps for Success!Step 1-Define your Vision.Develop key KPI's to measure performance. Create Value Stream Maps to identify waste opportunities. Establish your Lean Game Plan of Rapid Improvement Events to eliminate the waste. Step 2- Conduct employee training camps.Conduct Lean training for everyone in the organization. Step 3- Deploy the Lean Game PlanConduct the scheduled Rapid Improvement Events (RIE). Work to eliminate the waste in your proc...
Five Simple Ways Leaders can Support Lean Activities
March 23, 2020 11:00 - 4 minutes - 3.99 MBNot sure how to support your companies Lean efforts? Here are five suggestions.1. Become a project sponsor2. Take part in a Rapid Improvement Event3. Attend Rapid Improvement Event report outs4. Thank participants5. Follow Leader Standard Workhttp://getpodcast.reviews/id/1499224100 (Rate and Review Here) More show notes are https://americanlean.com/blog/four-steps-to-a-successful-lean-transformation/ (here)https://americanlean.com/contact/ (Schedule a free 1/2 call) with Tom Reed.https://www...
W Machine Works Shares how Small Wins Drove Employee Engagement
March 20, 2020 11:00 - 6 minutes - 4.48 MBThese are some key points taken from my interview with the President of W Machine Works, Marzel Neckien. 1. While conducting a facility tour with a customer in 2005 the customer provided feedback that “they weren’t laid out right, weren’t following Lean practices and that they needed to begin a continuous improvement journey.” 2. Some of the key struggles in their Lean journey include “taking time for the improvements, completing open items and sustaining improvements.” 3. Some of the biggest...
Blockchain Technology- Coming Soon to a Supply Chain Near You
March 19, 2020 11:00 - 5 minutes - 5.32 MBPrivate blockchain technology will impact industrial supply chains worldwide. Learn how it will impact you in this podcast. Blockchain is a shared, distributed ledger that facilitates recording transactions and tracking assets in a business network. These assets can be tangible like raw material, a machined part, or assemblies. They can also be intangible like intellectual property, such as patents, copyrights, or branding. Two key benefits of using Blockchain across the supply chain is that...
A Very Important Lean 101 Technique- 6S
March 18, 2020 11:00 - 7 minutes - 6.76 MBThere are Six Steps to this very important Lean technique:1. Sort 2. Shine 3. Set-In-Place 4. Standardize 5. Sustain 6. Safety 7. Security (new) http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1499224100 (Rate and Review Here) More show notes are https://americanlean.com/blog/the-importance-o…-to-industry-4-0/ (here)https://americanlean.com/contact/ (Schedule a free 1/2 call) with Tom Reed.https://www.amazon.com/dp/1645162818 (Buy) the Lean Game Plan Follow me on https://twitter.com/dailyleancoach (Twitter:...
Five Ways to Increase Employee Engagement
March 17, 2020 11:00 - 5 minutes - 4.88 MBSuccessful employee engagement will make or break your lean transformation! Learn five ways to increase engagement here1. Have a clear vision and present it to the workforce 2. Have daily stand up meetings 3. Have all employees attend Lean training 4. Ensure the workforce is involved in Lean activities 5. Celebrate! http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1499224100 (Rate and Review Here) Expanded show notes https://americanlean.com/category/blog/culture-intrapreneurship/ (here) https://americanlean....
Keep Calm and Lead
March 16, 2020 11:00 - 4 minutes - 4.36 MBWe are in unprecedented times right now. Your organization needs strong leaders! Learn five frameworks you can use to guide your organization. Have a Role Model mindset Don't complain Anticipate emotions Lookout father Use history to guide your forecasting http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1499224100 (Rate and Review Here) More show notes are https://americanlean.com/category/blog/leadership/ (here)https://americanlean.com/contact/ (Schedule a free 1/2 call) with Tom Reed.https://www.amazon.com/...
KVE Uses Lean to Capture Boeing as a Customer
March 13, 2020 11:00 - 6 minutes - 5.88 MBdeploying Lean principles helped KV Engineering capture Boeing as a customer http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1499224100 (Rate and Review Here) More show notes are https://americanlean.com/blog/four-steps-to-a-successful-lean-transformation/ (here)https://americanlean.com/contact/ (Schedule a free 1/2 call) with Tom Reed.https://www.amazon.com/dp/1645162818 (Buy) the Lean Game Plan Follow me on https://twitter.com/dailyleancoach (Twitter:)Join me on https://my.captivate.fm/www.linkedin.com/in/...
The Importance of 5G Internet Speeds to Industry 4.0
March 12, 2020 11:00 - 6 minutes - 5.65 MB5G internet speeds will be important to support Industry 4.0As sensors are deployed on equipment to capture real-time information, 5G internet speeds which are 100X will be important to handle all of the data. Learn how 5G networks will improve speed, density and latency. http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1499224100 (Rate and Review Here) More show notes are herehttps://americanlean.com/contact/ (Schedule a free 1/2 call) with Tom Reed.https://www.amazon.com/dp/1645162818 (Buy) the Lean Game Plan...
Easy Ways to Improve Inventory Accuracy
March 11, 2020 11:00 - 5 minutes - 4.67 MBThere is a Lean saying- increase your stability before increasing your capability. Use cycle counting to improve your inventory accuracy and eliminate shortagesA items are the top 80% of your companies inventory value B items are the next 15% of your companies inventory values C items are the remaining 5% of your companies inventory values Count something every day for success based upon the A,B,C code http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1499224100 (Rate and Review Here) More show notes are https:...
Four Stages of a Rapid Improvement Team
March 10, 2020 11:00 - 5 minutes - 5.05 MBWhen beginning as a Team, there are four stages your team will move throughForming Storming Norming Performing Hear three tips for supporting the teams in this podcast! http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1499224100 (Rate and Review Here) More show notes are https://americanlean.com/blog/four-steps-to-a-successful-lean-transformation/ (here)https://americanlean.com/contact/ (Schedule a free 1/2 call) with Tom Reed.https://www.amazon.com/dp/1645162818 (Buy) the Lean Game Plan Follow me on https:/...
Lean ROI is More Than Money
March 09, 2020 11:00 - 4 minutes - 4.57 MBHere are four elements that are greater than simple ROI Business and process knowledge Metrics and visual displays Being part of a team Increased problem solving skills Facilitation skills http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1499224100 (Rate and Review Here) More show notes are https://americanlean.com/blog/four-steps-to-a-successful-lean-transformation/ (here)https://americanlean.com/contact/ (Schedule a free 1/2 call) with Tom Reed.https://www.amazon.com/dp/1645162818 (Buy) the Lean Game Plan ...
7 P's in a Digital Marketplace
March 05, 2020 11:00 - 6 minutes - 6.29 MBI'm sure you have heard of the four P's in marketing. In a digital marketplace there will be 7 P's. Learn about them here! Price Place Promotion Product People Processes Physical Evidence http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1499224100 (Rate and Review Here) More show notes are https://americanlean.com/blog/four-steps-to-a-successful-lean-transformation/ (here)https://americanlean.com/contact/ (Schedule a free 1/2 call) with Tom Reed.https://www.amazon.com/dp/1645162818 (Buy) the Lean Gam...
Four Steps to Improve you Bill Of Material Accuracy
March 04, 2020 11:00 - 5 minutes - 4.93 MBThere is a Lean saying- increase your stability before increasing your capability. Here are four steps for improving your Bill of Material (BOM) accuracy. Use a check-do-check methodology Use a ECN and DCN process Build in a 3P environment before releasing Put supporting resources on the floor Hear how to improve your BOM accuracy and increase stability! http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1499224100 (Rate and Review Here) More show notes are https://americanlean.com/blog/four-steps-to-a-suc...
Neotech Saves $150,000 from their Lean Efforts
February 28, 2020 11:00 - 8 minutes - 6.86 MBPrinted circuit board manufacturer in Longmont, Colorado saved $150,000 from their first Rapid Improvement Event. Key takeaways:Need management buy-in Easier to free up people using two day Rapid Improvement Events "Want to gain ease of business" When you get everyone involved it "Spreads like wildfire" Listen to the fantastic results gained by Neotech! http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1499224100 (Rate and Review Here) More show notes are https://americanlean.com/blog/four-steps-to-a-successfu...
Introduction to Industry 4.0
February 27, 2020 11:00 - 7 minutes - 6.53 MBThere are nine enablers in industry 4.0 and this podcast introduces them. Cybersecurity/blockchain Cloud computing Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) Big Data System Integration Autonomous robots (cobots) Additive manufacturing (3D printing) Augmented reality Digital twins/simulation Learn about the technology changes coming to your company soon! http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1499224100 (Rate and Review Here) More show notes are https://americanlean.com/blog/four-steps-to-a-successful-lean-...
Five Mindsets Holding you Back from Your Lean Transformation
February 25, 2020 11:00 - 5 minutes - 4.71 MBIn this podcast I cover the five mindsets that hold companies back from getting started on a Lean Innovation. We're unique We're not Toyota We're high mix/low volume We don't have time We can't afford outside coaches Hear how you can overcome these mindsets and the benefits you will receive! http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1499224100 (Rate and Review Here) More show notes are https://americanlean.com/blog/four-steps-to-a-successful-lean-transformation/ (here)https://americanlean.com/contact/ (...
Quit Making Your Lean Transformation so Hard
February 12, 2020 11:00 - 6 minutes - 5.88 MBCompanies make their Lean transformation too complicated. They spend too much time collecting data, they put the success in the hands of a few people and they measure the wrong KPI's for success. Here are four steps you can take to have success in your Lean transformation: Establish your companies vision and True North. Understand where the waste is in your business. Develop a Lean Game Plan. Train the employees on Lean concepts. Follow the Lean Game Plan. Have events as scheduled. Half time ...
Who the Heck is Tom Reed and Why You Should Listen to the American Lean Podcast
February 10, 2020 11:00 - 7 minutes - 6.93 MB5 Key Points 30 years of working with Lean methods Industries range from high mix low volume to low mix high volume I don't use confusing Lean verbiage I've worked with companies from Fortune 100's to family owned businesses I have developed a simple four-step framework for deploying Lean http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1499224100 (Rate and Review Here) More show notes are https://americanlean.com/blog/four-steps-to-a-successful-lean-transformation/ (here)https://americanlean.com/contact/ (Sch...
Introducing the American Lean Podcast
February 07, 2020 11:00 - 3 minutes - 3.07 MBIntroducing the American Lean Podcast!we cover five topics, over five days in about five minutes. The only place in the world where you can get daily Lean coaching.Monday- Leadership topicsTuesday- Culture and IntrapreneurshipWednesday- Lean topicsThursday- Industry4.0Friday- Interviews with companies on their Lean journeyhttp://getpodcast.reviews/id/1499224100 (Rate and Review Here) More show notes are https://americanlean.com/blog/four-steps-to-a-successful-lean-transformation/ (here)https...