Yesterday I learned of the passing of Norman Bodek and I have been reflecting on the impact this great man had on my life and career - and the lean an…

As we approach the arbitrary end of the year, many organizations are beginning the planning cycle for next year.  Part of that process should be ident…

We're living through some crazy times and dealing with issues that were not anticipated during planning sessions.  Every day we're confronted…

I've long relished intentional periods of solitude to reflect and renew.  I'll often take advantage of the six mile stretch of beach between M…

Many years ago I wrote about how many companies were trying to get a one-time boost in working capital by extending their purchasing terms from typica…

Our June 2020 Southwest road trip came at a unique moment in American history - when international travel was impossible and domestic exploration beca…

A core concept of lean is that value is defined from the perspective of the customer, and therefore waste is as well.  We are familiar with both types…

One of my favorite books is Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown.  When I first read his book several years ago it put a new…