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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.
Evaluating your situation and measuring your progress are only two parts assessing the value of lean.
Leading in a lean environment
If your lean initiative isn't getting the results you want, then take a close look at your implementation plan.
By
Jim Lewis,
May 31, 2014 | 7:00 pm CDT
Why lean fails
Jim Lewis describes two cases in which companies failed to implement lean management.
By
Jim Lewis,
May 13, 2014 | 9:00 am CDT
What and how to measure?
Checking the progress of your lean journey depends on your measuring strategies.
By
Jim Lewis,
March 5, 2014 | 6:00 pm CST
Going to gemba and measuring progress
Setting measureable goals and checking progress where the work is actually done will help speed your lean journey.
By
Jim Lewis,
February 5, 2014 | 6:00 pm CST
Aligning for success this year
To make progress in the New Year you must get everyone and every part of your company moving together in the right direction.
By
Jim Lewis,
January 6, 2014 | 6:00 pm CST
Leadership crucial to lean success
Jim Lewis describes the necessary style of leadership for lean business.
By
Jim Lewis,
December 23, 2013 | 9:00 am CST
Sustaining lean at Hunter Trim and Cabinet
Managing continuous improvement in an ever-changing business climate.
By
Jim Lewis,
November 3, 2013 | 6:00 pm CST
Leadership makes difference in going lean
Know the difference between leadership and management; it requires leaders to take you to new places.
By
Jim Lewis,
October 1, 2013 | 7:00 pm CDT
Leadership critical for successful lean initiative
Lean leadership lessons learned at Joe’s cabinet shop.
By
Jim Lewis,
August 18, 2013 | 7:00 pm CDT