How to Get “Stability”
"Without basic stability there is no just-in-time; without problem-solving there is no basic stability." Four types of problems by Art Smalley (Lean enterprise Institute, 2018) p. vii.
Flow Brings Problems to the Surface
"Sustaining continuous flow also serves to surface any problem that would inhibit that flow. In essence, the creation of flow forces the correction of problems, resulting in reduced waste. We…
Embrace Both Stability and Change
"Lean thinking, on the other hand, is about embracing both stability (standards) and change (kaizen literally means 'change for the better') at the team level, where work really happens." The…