Lean thinking

Skillsoft’s Lean Into Learning Report: Changing Nature of Work Leads to Surge in Skilling

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Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Data Management, Education, Technology, Professional Services, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Security, Other Technology, Training, Software, Internet, Continuing, Organization, Lean thinking, Ferrero SpA, Data science, Into, Yoy, NYSE, JavaScript, Philosophy, CSR, Java, Work, Workforce, SKIL, Culture, SQL, Ferrero, ESG, Partnership, Growth, Machine learning, Learning, Cloud computing, Communication, AI, HTML, Tutoring, Management, Codecademy, Skillsoft

A social compact has emerged, creating a skilling revolution underpinned by learning,” said Jeffrey R. Tarr, Chief Executive Officer, Skillsoft.

Key Points: 
  • A social compact has emerged, creating a skilling revolution underpinned by learning,” said Jeffrey R. Tarr, Chief Executive Officer, Skillsoft.
  • “Our goal with this report is to shine a light on how learning transforms lives and organizations.
  • It’s the philosophy that learning and development is the true agent of growth for our employees and business, and we own it together.
  • Skillsoft and Ferrero share the belief that every employee, at any stage of their career, should have access to learning.

Former Toyota Executive Bryant Sanders Joins the Nonprofit Lean Enterprise Institute

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Monday, June 14, 2021
Lean manufacturing, Supply chain management, Lean thinking, Toyota Production System, Lean enterprise, Lean-burn, Lean, Secondary sector of the economy, Economic sectors

BOSTON, June 14, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The nonprofit Lean Enterprise Institute (LEI), a global leader in lean management thinking, practice, and innovation, today announced the hiring of former Toyota Motor North America executive Bryant Sanders as a senior technical advisor.

Key Points: 
  • BOSTON, June 14, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The nonprofit Lean Enterprise Institute (LEI), a global leader in lean management thinking, practice, and innovation, today announced the hiring of former Toyota Motor North America executive Bryant Sanders as a senior technical advisor.
  • During his 25 years at Toyota, Sanders implemented the Toyota Production System (TPS), the prototype lean business system, in a variety of industries, including construction, manufacturing, and healthcare where he improved customer satisfaction, costs, and employee capability development.
  • "Bryant Sanders possesses an exceptional capability to coach and improve our ability to see and break down work differently.
  • Lean Enterprise Institute Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Boston, MA, with a mission to make things better through lean thinking and practice by helping companies create more value and prosperity while consuming the fewest possible resources.

On-Demand Training for a Must-Have Business Improvement Tool that Accelerates Change and Supports Growth Introduced by the Lean Enterprise Institute

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Wednesday, April 21, 2021
Business, Articles, Lean manufacturing, Value-stream mapping, Value stream, Lean thinking, Business process mapping, Lean, Draft:Value stream management

The results are isolated islands of improvement and limited benefits.

Key Points: 
  • The results are isolated islands of improvement and limited benefits.
  • To be effective, improvement efforts must be targeted strategically within the context of creating a complete lean value stream .\nLearning to See Using Value-Stream Mapping , teaches businesspeople at all levels how to use value-stream maps to create "blueprints" for strategically applying the right continuous improvement tools at the right places in processes.
  • Mapping identifies and eliminates nonvalue-adding waste, including time and costs, thus improving the flow of value to customers.\nThe workshop is based on Learning to See , the award-winning, easy-to-read workbook that explains step-by-step the valuable value-stream mapping methodology.\nMapping is an overarching tool that graphically depicts an entire process, including material and information flow, along with key data.
  • Founded in 1997 by management expert James Womack, PhD, LEI conducts research through co-learning partnerships with companies, teaches on-site and online workshops, publishes books and ebooks, organizes conferences, and shares practical information about lean thinking and practice at http://www.lean.org .\n'

Lean Management Leaders Weigh in on Climate Change, Coronavirus, Innovation, and More

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Wednesday, September 16, 2020
Lean manufacturing, Lean thinking, Lean enterprise, Lean, Lei, James P. Womack

The "big crisis" of the 21st century for lean practitioners to solve is climate change, said Jim Womack, author, management thinker, and founding CEO of the nonprofit Lean Enterprise Institute (LEI), during an online keynote and Q&A.

Key Points: 
  • The "big crisis" of the 21st century for lean practitioners to solve is climate change, said Jim Womack, author, management thinker, and founding CEO of the nonprofit Lean Enterprise Institute (LEI), during an online keynote and Q&A.
  • The VLX conference was organized by the Boston-based Lean Enterprise Institute .
  • The world is warming up and some places are getting wetter and some places are getting drier."
  • Founded in 1997 by management expert James Womack, PhD, LEI conducts research through co-learning partnerships, teaches on-site and online workshops, publishes books, organizes conferences, and shares practical information about lean thinking and practice at http://www.lean.org .

Operations - Optimising Legal Operations Effectiveness Masterclass (Central London, United Kingdom - October 14, 2020) - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, January 21, 2020
Education, Training, Legal, Professional services, Information technology management, Lean thinking, Business process management

The "Operations - Optimising Legal Operations Effectiveness" training has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Operations - Optimising Legal Operations Effectiveness" training has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • This masterclass explores the critical role legal operations management can play in driving performance and efficiencies to help deliver the strategic objectives of the organisation.
  • Delegates will also consider the improvements that can be achieved by implementing technology, process and lean thinking effectively.

Spark44 Appoints Executive Creative Directors to Its New North American Leadership Team

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Monday, October 28, 2019
Marketing, Advertising, Communications, Other Communications, British brands, British culture, Jaguar Land Rover, Creative technology, Land Rover, Lean thinking, Jaguar Cars, Rover, Lean, Automotive industry, Cars

The first client/agency global joint venture, Spark44 announces the appointment of Josh Rubin and Fred Sanicola as Executive Creative Directors in North America.

Key Points: 
  • The first client/agency global joint venture, Spark44 announces the appointment of Josh Rubin and Fred Sanicola as Executive Creative Directors in North America.
  • Leveraging their long and successful history together, the duo serve as the creative leads for Jaguar Land Rover as well as other global projects managed by Spark44.
  • Sanicola comments, Spark44 is an agency that is radically transforming brands and businesses with its Big Lean Thinking strategy.
  • With a new leadership team now in place, we will continue to create compelling creative as well as continue to grow and expand in North America.

Unicorr Adds 4-Color High-Speed Flexo Folder Gluer To Its Line Of Highly Efficient, State-Of-The-Art Production Equipment

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Monday, October 14, 2019
Bobst, Flexography, Lean thinking, Companies, Economy of Switzerland, SWITZERLAND

MARLBOROUGH, Mass., Oct. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Unicorr Packaging Group has added a Bobst FFG 8.20 Expertlinea 4-color high-speed flexo folder gluer with die-cutting capabilityto its line of highly efficient, state-of-the-art production equipment.

Key Points: 
  • MARLBOROUGH, Mass., Oct. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Unicorr Packaging Group has added a Bobst FFG 8.20 Expertlinea 4-color high-speed flexo folder gluer with die-cutting capabilityto its line of highly efficient, state-of-the-art production equipment.
  • "The Bobst 8.20 provides additional capacity, speed, quality and dependability, which results in the fast turnaround that today's customers demand."
  • Finally, the machine adds significant capacity and equipment redundancy to Massachusetts Container and the entire Unicorr manufacturing system.
  • The company practices lean thinking to promote efficiency, sustainability, and the elimination of waste along with a customer-partnership philosophy.

Eight Lean Continuous Improvement Workshops Set to Open in Seattle

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Wednesday, April 4, 2018
Lean manufacturing, Supply chain management, Lean thinking, Lean, Business

The Lean Enterprise Institute will present the workshops April 10 to 13, 2018, at Seattle Children's 70th and Sand Point administrative building.

Key Points: 
  • The nonprofit Lean Enterprise Institute (LEI), a global leader in lean management thinking and practice, today announced that it will run eight, in-depth workshops on lean continuous improvement, April 10 to 13, 2018, in Seattle.
  • The workshops, designed to hone leadership and coaching skills, will run from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Seattle Childrens 70th and Sand Point Administrative Building, 6901 Sand Point Way NE.
  • The workshops are:

    Information about course content, instructors, discounts, and how to register are available by calling (617) 871-2900, emailing registrar(at)lean(dot)org, or visiting LEIs lean management training page at: https://www.lean.org/Workshops/WorkshopCalendar.cfm

    What is Lean?

  • About the Lean Enterprise Institute
    Lean Enterprise Institute Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Cambridge, MA, with a mission to make things better through lean thinking and practice.