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Jim
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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.
It’s a question of growth and lean thinking despite the economy.
Don't move! Lean has you covered
The manufacturing exodus doesn't have to be happening.
By
Jim Lewis,
June 30, 2010 | 7:00 pm CDT
Positioning for success: Three stories
Three examples of companies that achieved success by implementing lean manufacturing.
By
Jim Lewis,
June 30, 2010 | 7:00 pm CDT
Grooming lean leaders
As a lean champion, you may find two distinctively different types of middle managers.
By
Jim Lewis,
December 21, 2009 | 6:00 pm CST
Leading in a lean environment, Part Two
The best results will be achieved through collaboration.
By
Jim Lewis,
December 21, 2009 | 6:00 pm CST
Funding the lean transition
Lean is the key to leveling the playing field against China and other Pacific Rim countries.
By
Jim Lewis,
October 19, 2009 | 7:00 pm CDT
Planning to succeed
The only way to ensure success is to plan for it.
By
Jim Lewis,
October 19, 2009 | 7:00 pm CDT
Planning to succeed, Part II
The TPT lays out the project sponsor's objective in a clear, concise manner.
By
Jim Lewis,
October 19, 2009 | 7:00 pm CDT
Survive and thrive in 2008
If you haven't started your lean journey, there's no better time than now.
By
Jim Lewis,
October 15, 2009 | 7:00 pm CDT
Don't lean on kaizen events
Change is not an event, it's a process.
By
Jim Lewis,
October 15, 2009 | 7:00 pm CDT