Comments on: Everyday Lean Examples

By: Mark Graban

Mark Graban — Wed, 07 Jun 2006 13:15:42 +0000

If you like this topic, you might like to visit my lean blog and our series on everyday lean. http://www.everydaylean.com or http://www.leanblog.org.

Mark

By: Michael Marx

Michael Marx — Wed, 06 Jul 2005 23:05:03 +0000

Great topic. I wrote a small post on my blog leading people to your Everyday Lean Examples. I look forward to reading more.

By: Ethan

Ethan — Wed, 06 Jul 2005 13:41:55 +0000

Yeah, I had a feeling I was going to get dinged for not doing “true” kaizen. I contend that my example is a blend of 5S and kaizen. The thing I wanted to stress was the reuse and redeployment of infrastucture elements (furniture) to meet other needs, rather than toss them out in the name of “improvement”.

BTW, I made a primitive WBS for things that need doing around the house, and my wife blew a gasket. So the proactive approach could ward off any potential “honey-do” activity. Or make it worse, in that one’s spouse may think it grand that the “to do” list is clearly defined, so have at it! Use this option wisely.

By: Hal

Hal — Wed, 06 Jul 2005 03:44:37 +0000

I’m not sure I want to share Ethan’s example. If my wife hears about kaizen in the household there’ll be no end to the honey-do list.

In reading his example closely it sounds like they’ve done 5S in the bedroom. Let’s not get any more details.

By: Ethan

Ethan — Tue, 05 Jul 2005 21:53:32 +0000

Here is my contribution, with more surely to follow:

http://www.thevisionthing.com/index.php?p=634

Thanks!