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The three faces of lean
In this text, Jeffrey Liker makes an appeal to the lean community: it is time to go beyond tools and ready-made models. Lasting transformations require integrating the technical, social and scientific dimensions, alongside the development of people.
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A foundation for lean programs
Projects or programs? The authors discuss why Lean Thinking must go beyond isolated operational improvements, acting as a transformative strategy that balances today's demands with the adaptability needed for the future.
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From Agile fatigue to experimentation: finding a better path for software development
Agile, Lean, TQM, design thinking — there is no shortage of management methodologies promising to revolutionize the way we work and achieve results.
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Toyota's 'Circular Factory' in Europe is an example of sustainability in practice
In a scenario of finite resources and growing demand for sustainable solutions, the Japanese automaker seeks to turn environmental challenges into strategic opportunities
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“Lean Maintenance”: turning assets into competitive advantage
Keeping equipment and systems running directly influences strategy execution and the delivery of value to the customer. With a structured approach, maintenance management can become a pillar of stability, efficiency and alignment between operations and business.
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Pioneers of adversity and visions that endure
The coincidences in the dates of death — Rivella ten years after Michele Ferrero and two years after Toyoda — go beyond a mere calendar curiosity. They subtly intertwine stories of excellence forged in necessity and driven by vision
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From planning to action: connecting strategy and daily management
While strategy sets the direction and defines long-term objectives, daily management is the foundation that ensures day-to-day actions and decisions support those objectives. The challenge, therefore, lies in aligning these dimensions in a harmonious, agile and effective way
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How we gradually built our Continuous Improvement model
INTERVIEW – Cleveland Clinic has been on a lean journey for a few years. In this interview, the Director of Improvement and the Director of Nursing talk about continuous improvement, metrics and sustainable results.
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In pursuit of the "perfect order"
Learn how Knauf, a global benchmark in prefabricated products, regained sales leadership in Brazil, impressively optimized at least 8 performance indicators, significantly transformed people's mindset and behavior and, on top of that, won an international award
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An invitation to deep reflection
Stopping to reflect may seem unproductive, as if we were wasting time. However, there is no way to learn — let alone evolve — without pausing to understand what we did, why we did it and what the results were
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Awakening "human potential" is decisive in healthcare management
Ultimately, despite enormous advances in technology, healthcare is still delivered by human hands
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