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A blog to develop Lean Thinking and Kaizen by Examples, Software and Exercises. Less Words More Real Facts!

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Boss vs Leader.

In this video you will learn the differences between be a Boss or a Leader. The Lean Leadership is based on these basic aspects. Other videos here: http://leanmanufacturingpdf.com/lean-manufacturing-video/

Boss Drives employees Leader Coaches employees

Boss Depends on Authority Leader Depends on Goodwill

Boss Inspires fear Leader Generates enthusiasm

Boss Says "I" Leader Says "we"

Boss places blame for the breakdown Leader fixes the breakdown

Boss knows how it is done Leader shows how it is done

Boss uses people Leader Develops people

Boss Takes credit Leader gives credit

Boss commands Leader asks

Boss says "go!" Leader says "let's go!"

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10 Things that Require Zero Talent

See other videos here: http://leanmanufacturingpdf.com/lean-manufacturing-video/

In this video, you will learn 10 things you can do to improve your performance without any particular talent.

1. Being on Time There are very few justifiable reasons to ever be late to anything.

2. Work Ethic A strong work ethic is vital to a company achieving its goals.

3. Effort Do not expect to succeed if you are not willing to go the extra mile.

4. Body Language Your body language speaks far louder.

5. Energy The energy you display at work sets the tone for your day.

6. Attitude Are you smiling? Start there.

7. Passion If you are not passionate about what you are doing, quit.

8. Be Coachable If you can’t be coachable, you can’t lead.

9. Doing Extra It will amaze you how quickly your job becomes more fun.

10. Being Prepared It is up to you and only you.

Start doing these 10 things in a regular and consistent way and you will see your work and your career to go better and better.

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a Great video here:

http://leanmanufacturingpdf.com/lean-management-the-14-principles-toyota/

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The Reorder Point is the stock level that say to the buyer/planner that is time to refill the stock.

How to determine Reorder Point?

Which is the best "Inventory Level" to mantain?

How to determine the safety stock to prevent stock-out?

The delivery frequency has impact on the stock level?

The Reorder Point software gives the answer to these and other questions on the Reorder Point.

  A simple formula is implemented in our software to balance accuracy and time to calculate the reorder point.

  The software is very easy to use:

  In the Orange Cells put the data

In the Green Cells read the results

  You can download the software here, it's free of charge.

  LeanLab Staff.

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Takt Time Exercises Book

In the world of the very valid texts on Lean Manufacturing,

we have never found a book of exercises.

  The LeanLab Staff decided to write this book as

compendium of the many texts of theory.

  Solved Exercises on Lean Manufacturing Takt Time

to better understand applications.

  Examples of what can happen in a real productive area.

  The content of this little book (9 Pages) is a

short introduction and 9 exercises solved.

  Other 9 exercises solved but not commented are

at the end of this book.

    A new text in the landscape of books on Lean Manufacturing.

  You can download the preview here.

(Download other free material)

    The text (PDF electronic)

you can buy through

E-junkie/Paypal

(a fast and safe method to download)

for 4,99 $

    30 days - Satisfied or Refunded

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To calculate Takt Time whenever you want and wherever you are!

The only Takt Time Calculator on Line with the possibility to have results in your e-mail box.

Try it! it's free of charge!

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Another way to speak among Lean Thinkers in the world!