Joe Ely, Lean Practitioner

November 29th, 2005 by Hal

Article Series - Project kaizen Co-Blogging

I can't think of a better compliment to pay someone than to call him or her a practitioner. Joe Ely is one of the best. Joe has been a student of lean thinking for quite some time. But unlike many people who become enthralled with a topic, Joe is in action, constantly out to eliminate waste. He goes about it in quiet ways and then offers revealing reflections on his learning.

Joe will tell you that he couldn't be successful with lean without kaizen. It is my treat to be co-blogging with him again. The last time was our series on the theory of constraints with Frank Patrick We were all relatively new to blogging. Not anymore. Joe's postings are keepers, for instance read Fizzy Coke. I expect his commentary on project kaizen will match his usual form. Don't miss it.

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2 Responses to “Joe Ely, Lean Practitioner”

norman bodek Says:
November 29th, 2005 at 6:34 pm
Dear Joe,

I thank you for your kindness to me. I like your blog. It gives me something to strive for - much to learn.

Best,

Norman
Karen Wilhelm Says:
November 30th, 2005 at 8:46 am
Joe and I have been “web friends” for a long time. I can tell you that he sees lean opportunities everywhere - at home, on the highway, at work of course. He shares his insights with other mfgrs in Lafayette Ind generously. Most appealing is that Joe never loses the humility of the best lean practitioners - he truly writes about learning, and how he learns from everyone he encounters. Recognition on this blog is well deserved — way to go, Joe!!

Karen

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