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Jim Lewis has worked in the furniture industry for 40 years with a special emphasis on facilitating the transformation process for businesses embracing the Lean Business Model. Jim’s company, The Center for Lean Learning, is headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI, with an office in St. Thomas, ON, Canada. He is a consultant, author, and writer. Jim’s books include, “The Journey to Excellence – Successfully Applying Lean Thinking in Your Business,” “A Testament to Lean Thinking – Cases for Change,” and a series of ebooklets under the main title “Applying Lean Thinking.” The books are in ebook format and are available through all major ebook retailers and through smashwords.com.
See how straightforward the process is to implement lean thinking in a typical woodworking shop.
Hodges Millwork's journey to lean manufacturing
Jim Lewis checks in on Hodges Millwork's transition to a lean business model.
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Jim Lewis,
November 18, 2014 | 9:00 am CST
Another lean journey begins
Watch and learn as a Texas custom cabinet manufacturer transforms its business.
By
Jim Lewis,
November 5, 2014 | 6:00 pm CST
Spreading the lean philosophy
Cooperation and collaboration inside and outside your business are keys to lean success.
By
Jim Lewis,
October 1, 2014 | 7:00 pm CDT
How to apply lean principles to your office
Jim Lewis talks about the importance of leanness in your personal office.
By
Jim Lewis,
September 12, 2014 | 9:00 am CDT
Lean manufacturing can make difference between company success and failure
Jim Lewis gives examples of companies that have been changed by lean thinking.
By
Jim Lewis,
August 13, 2014 | 9:00 am CDT
Lessons from Joe's Cabinet
Jim Lewis reviews a book on lean management.
By
Jim Lewis,
July 21, 2014 | 9:00 am CDT
Lessons from Joe’s Cabinet Shop
Lean techniques helped put Joe’s Cabinet Shop farther along on the road of continuous improvement.
By
Jim Lewis,
July 7, 2014 | 7:00 pm CDT
Lean manufacturing requires change in management attitudes
Jim Lewis explains why an autocratic management style can't lead to successful lean implementation.
By
Jim Lewis,
June 21, 2014 | 9:00 am CDT
Collaboration crucial in implementing lean environment
Jim Lewis explains why an improper approach to management often tanks transitions to lean manufacturing.
By
Jim Lewis,
June 20, 2014 | 9:00 am CDT