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Message in a Bottle
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As I wrote my last blog, a tune by The Police popped into my head. Blogging is a message in a bottle. I’m “sending out an SOS”, as Sting sings, to..
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December 28 , 2010.
Epiphany
It seems as though I should offer up some seasonal thoughts today: The word epiphany is often used to describe a sudden revelation for those..
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December 24 , 2010.
The Story Behind Toast Kaizen
I’m occasionally asked, “How did you come up with a crazy idea like making toast in order to demonstrate continuous improvement.” Here is the short..
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December 21 , 2010.
Heroic Accounting, Part 1
In 1989 my company, United Electric Controls (UE), eliminated its central stockroom through application of pull systems and a more enlightened..
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December 17 , 2010.
Be Careful What You Wish For
A colleague, friend and lean leader in healthcare related a story a while back that I think is worth sharing. Joanne Marqusee, COO at Hallmark..
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December 13 , 2010.
Being There
A couple years ago I was consulting in a large rolling mill to help reduce late deliveries to customers. After walking the floor for the first time..
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December 10 , 2010.
Made Lean in America
I was struck by a comment made by Rhode Island Governor, Don Carcieri in his presentation to the Northeast Shingo Conference: At the turn of the 19th..
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November 30 , 2010.
Hello world! Welcome!
Bruce Hamilton (aka Old Lean Dude aka "The Toast Guy") Welcome to Bruce Hamilton’s (aka The Toast Guy from Toast Kaizen DVD fame) Blog, an..
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November 19 , 2010.